Adaptogens are herbal medicines that are purported to serve as an overall health tonic. They are used to strengthen the immune system, enhance sexual performance, boost energy levels and raise your general sense of well-being. Adaptogens figure prominently in the practice of traditional Chinese medicine, as well as in East Indian Ayurvedic principals.
Adaptogens are popular among natural health enthusiasts and are available for purchase as tablets, capsules, tinctures and extracts.
Interest in adaptogens has grown beyond the realm of folk medicine, and has inspired the scientific community to initiate a number of studies to gauge their true effectiveness.
Adaptogens are popular among natural health enthusiasts and are available for purchase as tablets, capsules, tinctures and extracts.
Interest in adaptogens has grown beyond the realm of folk medicine, and has inspired the scientific community to initiate a number of studies to gauge their true effectiveness.
Panax Ginseng
The use of Panax ginseng dates back over 2000 years. Its human-shaped root inspired ancient healers to surmise that the plant was capable of treating any ailment in the entire body. As an adaptogen, Panax ginseng is viewed as an aid to the body's ability to rebound from the mental and physical effects of stress, according to Drugs.com
Animal research studies of ginseng extracts have demonstrated its potential to increase stamina. Ginseng was shown to prolong the swimming endurance of laboratory rats.
Controlled clinical trials in humans revealed that Panax ginseng decreased the duration and incidence of influenza. Studies to determine Panax ginseng's effects on physical performance have yielded conflicting results.
Animal research studies of ginseng extracts have demonstrated its potential to increase stamina. Ginseng was shown to prolong the swimming endurance of laboratory rats.
Controlled clinical trials in humans revealed that Panax ginseng decreased the duration and incidence of influenza. Studies to determine Panax ginseng's effects on physical performance have yielded conflicting results.
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Eleutherococcus
Eleutherococcus senticosus, also known as Siberian ginseng, has received extensive attention from research scientists in Russia. It is reputed to increase physical energy, normalize blood pressure and boost the immune system.
Though Eleutherococcus has been referred to as "the herb of Russian athletes," studies regarding its effectiveness are conflicting in their results, according to Drugs.com. Measures of physical strength and endurance, such as oxygen consumption, respiratory exchange, heart rate and plasma glucose, are inconsistent, with some studies reporting positive results and others negative, according to Drugs.com.
Though Eleutherococcus has been referred to as "the herb of Russian athletes," studies regarding its effectiveness are conflicting in their results, according to Drugs.com. Measures of physical strength and endurance, such as oxygen consumption, respiratory exchange, heart rate and plasma glucose, are inconsistent, with some studies reporting positive results and others negative, according to Drugs.com.
Ashwaganda
The ancient East Indian practice of Ayurveda uses the herb ashwaganda in an adaptogenic capacity, and it is often referred to by its nickname, "Indian ginseng." Ashwaganda's scientific name is Withania somnifera.
The adaptogenic effects of ashwaganda have been explored in animal studies, but not in humans in any scientifically sound capacity. Animal studies have revealed ashwaganda's ability to increase swimming time, which could be interpreted as an indicator of stamina. Studies have also shown that ashwagandha had the prophylactic ability to reduce ulcers caused by cold, stress and aspirin in laboratory rats.
The adaptogenic effects of ashwaganda have been explored in animal studies, but not in humans in any scientifically sound capacity. Animal studies have revealed ashwaganda's ability to increase swimming time, which could be interpreted as an indicator of stamina. Studies have also shown that ashwagandha had the prophylactic ability to reduce ulcers caused by cold, stress and aspirin in laboratory rats.
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