Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief

Author: Winston, DavidBrand: Healing Arts PressEdition: 2nd Edition, Updated and ExpandedBinding: PaperbackFormat: IllustratedNumber Of Pages: 432Release Date: 17-09-2019Part Number: Includes 16-page color insert and 2 b&wDetails: Product Description An updated and expanded edition of the definitive guide to adaptogenic herbs • Includes a Materia Medica with monographs covering 25 adaptogens, including eleuthero, ginseng, rhodiola, schisandra, ashwagandha, licorice, shatavari, reishi, and holy basil, as well as complementary nervines, restorative tonics, and nootropics • Explains how adaptogens increase the body’s resistance to adverse influences, increase energy and stamina, and counter the effects of age and stress on the body • Details the actions, properties, preparation, and dosage for each herb and their uses in Ayurveda and Chinese medicine and as remedies for animals Every day our bodies strive to adapt and stay balanced, energized, and healthy, yet chronic stress and