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Herbal KnowledgeFeb 3, 2025
5 Adaptogens to Help You Adapt*
Like their name suggests, adaptogens are herbs that help your body adapt and deal with stress. Stress is an unavoidable part of the human experience, but these herbs are your allies through those tough moments for the mind and body. Adaptogens can be used short term, but they are often taken long term to build the nervous system. Read on to learn about five of our favorite herbs to support your body’s natural responses to stress, fatigue, and more.*
American Ginseng
Looking for calm cognitive support and easy energy for the long run? This North American ally has your back, with support for both stress and cognitive support. We prepare our American Ginseng extract from the Certified Organic root of Panax quinquefolius plants. Like its Asian counterpart, American Ginseng is prone to overharvesting in its natural habitat. That’s why we partner with a trusted, Certified Organic grower instead of wildcrafting, which allows this plant to remain undisturbed in the wild.*
Ashwagandha
A revered herb in Ayurveda, the traditional wellness system of India, Ashwagandha is now having a moment in the West. This popular calming adaptogen has been traditionally used to promote a balanced response to stress. We prepare our Ashwagandha extract from Certified Organic Withania somnifera plants. The roots are harvested at the perfect time, carefully dried in the shade, then extracted.*
Asian Ginseng
Want sharp focus and clean energy, with zero caffeine? Turn to the adaptogenic power of Asian Ginseng to help you manage life’s stresses. We prepare our Asian Ginseng extract from the roots of Certified Organic Panax ginseng plants. As with American Ginseng, we opt to work with a trusted grower rather than wildcraft this vulnerable plant. We source ours from a Certified Organic farm in China, the plant’s native habitat.*
Holy Basil
As the name suggests, this isn’t regular Basil – it’s Holy Basil, sometimes called Tulsi or “sacred Basil.” Like Ashwagandha, this herb is revered in Ayurveda and is often planted in Indian courtyards and around temples. Holy Basil is used to support calm, focused energy, and a balanced response to stress. The flavor is slightly different from the Basil we commonly use in the kitchen; our Holy Basil tastes intensely aromatic, spicy, and bittersweet.*
Rhodiola
A favorite of athletes and those who live an active lifestyle, Rhodiola is an herbal adaptogenic ally that supports athletic and physical endurance. Native to some of the coldest, harshest regions on the planet, like Siberia, the Arctic, and Northern China, it’s no wonder this herb is an adaptogen. Rhodiola, too, had to adapt to survive in those environments. We exclusively source Certified Organic Rhodiola, grown in northern Canada, because wild stands are now threatened.*
Stressful moments force your body and mind to adapt to life, often quickly. Thankfully, these herbal allies and other adaptogens can be there by your side! Browse all of our adaptogens, both single herbs and blends.*
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