Adaptogenic plants are plants that help the body control stress. These are currently starting to become popular in the world of natural therapy. Otherwise, we can note their presence and their use in traditional oriental medicines. They resurface in the middle of the 20th century to serve alternative medicine. But what should you know about these plants and their virtue?
All about adaptogenic plants and their effects
An adaptogen is a substance that can integrate in the body a capacity to resist and balance the signals of stress. Indeed, adaptogenic plants offer the body a resistant property. They should have a normalizing effect in the physiological framework. Adaptogenic plants should not have any toxicity. There are several species that possess to each of them a particular virtue.
Focus on adaptogenic plants
The concept of adaptogenic plant is attributed to Nicolai LAZAREV, a Russian pharmacologist of the 20th century. The concept defines a substance which, according to him, "is capable of inducing in the body a state of non-specific increased resistance allowing to counterbalance the signals of stress and to adapt to an exceptional effort". His study was conducted in 1943 and continued and concretized by one of his former students in 1960.
Definition and origin
This adaptogen concept was already used in traditional Eastern medicine. In ancient times, the Chinese had the idea of superior tonics. This was characterized by increasing energy in order to be able to fight or treat diseases.
The adaptive action invests in the body and mind. In particular, it allows the body to fight stress by adapting to it.
Research on adaptogenic plants began in Russia in 1943 with the toxicologist Nicolai LAZAREV. The latter sought to analyze the effect and action of someplants. The concept of "adaptive" officially appeared in 1947. During the 1960s, Israel BREKHMAN continued his research. In 1969, with DARDYMOV, studies expanded to other plants. During the 1980s, the observations took on an international aspect.
The benefits of adaptogenic plants
The stress could be physical, moral or intellectual. It may be caused by an illness or a change in a person's daily life. Still other circumstances cause stress. With regular consumption of adaptogenic herbs, it is possible to manage these emotional reactions.
The adaptogenic concept exerts a corrective and regulatory action at the body level. It acts onblood pressure depending on the situation and the need. It also plays this role at the level of body temperature to maintain the normal state.
At the level of the nervous system,adaptogenic plants result in a stimulating effect. They therefore help to tranquilize the neurons.
One can also use these kinds of plants to regain balance in the weight of the body. They can be used for weight loss Or getting fat.
The use of adaptogenic plants
There are several recipes depending on the adaptogenic herb used. Indeed, infusions are made from the assembly of several elements.
For the nervous system, we suggest the morning tonic, an infusion that takes only 5 minutes to prepare. What you need is holy basil, nettle leaves, gotu kula and licorice root powder that you pour into simmering water.
The Energizing Tonic with spicy roots is a very effective tonic. This infusion is prepared in 15 minutes to be served after filtering. What you need is Ashwaganda root, astragalus, ginger, licorice and cinnamon bark powder. We let simmer in simmering water before consuming.
Some adaptogenic plants to know
There are several adaptogenic plants that each have a particular effect on the body's well-being. Their virtues are present in the leaves, stems and especially the roots.
Eleutherococcus, an energizing adaptogen
It is also recognized asRussian ginseng or devil's bush. The roots of Eleutherococcus are used as a tonic. The plant is much used in cases of fatigue, whether physical or intellectual. It is also very beneficial to the elderly, as it reports a lot of energy. It is also recommended for students in exam period.
Eleutherococcus works in the body and facilitates recovery, provides strength and improves intellectual abilities. Athletes from Slavic and Eastern countries use this plant during training and tournaments in order to have a good performance. It is also used by Soviet cosmonauts to adapt to the situation in space.
Rhodiola, the plant to calm emotional reactions
It is also called Siberian ginseng or golden root. Rhodiola has been known for thousands of years. There are more than 200 species in the same genus. This adaptogenic herb is capable of calming emotions. It works directly against stress. It is a relaxing plant. It makes it easy to find calm and serenity.
It is anantidepressant plant. It clears disorders on anxiety. By acting on low morale, one Rhodiola is thus considered a plant with a miracle effect.
Sources:
https://www.pileje.fr/revue-sante/phytotherapie-plantes-lutte-contre-stress
https://www.santenatureinnovation.com/
https://blondstory.com/lecon-de-vitalite-petit-guide-sur-les-plantes-adaptogenes-et-leurs-bienfaits-sur-notre-sante-globale/