ADAPTOGENS
FOODS
Berries
Mushrooms
Whey
CHINESE
Ginseng
He Shou Wu (Fo Ti)
Schisandra
Shiitake
Reishi
Goji
Cordyceps
Astragalus
Codonopsis (Dang Shen)
Eleuthero
INDIA
AMERICAS
American Ginseng
Tulsi
Self Heal
Amla
Shatavari
Shilajit
Ashwaganda
Nettle
Rhodiola
Linden
Hawthorne
Elder
Sumac berries
Turkey Tail
Commonly Available as Foods
Black Currants
Blueberries
Cherries
Cranberries
Raspberries
Strawberries
Blackberries
blood pressure, fluid balance, immunity, heart, chemo -NG
analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, sedative, immune-strengthening, anti-cancer - NG
mind, immune system, blood sugar, physical performance, anti-cancer - NG
mental performance, blood sugar, stamina, blood pressure, immunity, anti-cancer -NG
immunity, toxins, memory, stamina - NG
astringent, anti-inflammatory, wounds, blood pressure, fluid balance, anti-tumor, antioxidant - NG
anti-fatigue, anti-stress, anti-cancer, antioxidant, immunity, mental & physical performance - NG
liver-protecting, cardiovascular, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, anti-convulsive - NG
immunity, fluid balance, anti-inflammatory, analgesic - NG
nourishing, soothing, cooling, lubricting: useful in conditions when the body and mind are overheated, depleted or out of balance. - ATH
INFO
One of the richest natural sources of vit. C; rejuvenative tonic; antibacterial & anti-inflammatory; cooling. - ATH
SOURCES
Chayawanprash
rejuvenative, particularly for men: physical & mental energy, stamina, vitality; strengthens muscle & reproductive tissue; insomnia; poor concentration; depression; lethargy; stress; immunomodulatory; anti-inflammatory; antioxidant. - ATH
uplifting & strengthening to mind & body; immune-enhancing; digestion & absorption; waste elimination; clears lethargy. - ATH
increase memory; energizing & soothing; reproductive tonic; classified as male tonic. - RG
cooling & soothing; mental clarity; exhaustion; sexual inadequacy. - RG
revitalizes; builds sexual vitality; nervous system; mood. - RG
male virility; stress; imbalance; endurance. - RG
vitamins & minerals; activates metabolism; reproductive tonic; kidneys; liver. - RG
stress; sex; endurance. - RG
sweet, warming, soothing; immunity & nervous system; bodily fluids, spleen, stomach, lungs; appetite; energy; convalescence. - DB
circulation & heart. - DB
immune & circulatory systems; blood pressure; blood sugar; inflammation; toxic exposure & radiation; convalescence & stress; alertness; stamina; contraindicated with caffeine. - DB
counteracts aging; liver, reproductive, urinary, circulatory systems; toxins; blood sugar, cholesterol. - DB
resistance to infection & stress; stamina; concentration; blood sugar; cholesterol; nervous system; better for younger people; unsuitable for anyone with high caffeine intake. - DB
first aid; sore throats; mouthwash; acute conjunctivitis; swollen glands; blood pressure; antibiotic; urinary infections. - DB
detoxicant for rheumatism, skin diseases, and respiratory infections. - DB
Bilberries
strengthens blood vesssels. - DB
neurological function; aging. - DB
urinary tract. - DB
restorative, strengthening; impotence; recovery from illness or surgery; exhaustion from stress or trauma; sedative; blood pressure. - DB
energy-building sexual tonic & aphrodisiac; nerve sedative; concentration. - RC
immune-stimulating; blood-building; liver-protective; weakness; poor appetite; builds energy & stamina; recovery from radiation & chemo -RC
mind; digestion; coughs; skin disease. - RC
energy; immunity; tonify blood; digestion. - RC
anti-viral; immune stimulation. - RC
emotional, physical, or environmental stress; immunity; energy; blood pressure; blood sugar; protection from radiation & chemotherapy. - RC
energy & sexual tonic; liver; kidneys; blood; longevity. - RC
blood builder; blood cleanser; resistance to allergens & pollutants. - RC
astringent; herpes; general tonic. - RC
Thistle
Maitake
Chanterelle
Cep
Porcini
Sulphur Shelf