Adaptogens

Wu Wei Zi is a traditional Chinese fruit that roughly translates to ‘Five Taste Fruit’ because biting into it gives you five different flavors. It also goes by several other names such as Magnolia Vine, Schizandra and Youth Berry. Considered one of …

Adaptogenic herbs are a unique class of medicinal plants that enhance the body’s ability to resist stress. Adaptogens work by acting as a tonic to normalize the body’s functions, avoiding either over-stimulation or inhibition. Here is a short list of some of …

These days, no one is a stranger to stress. It may be caused by something from work, from your studies, from the people surrounding you or even from the environment itself. It has fast become really common today. It’s not necessarily that …

Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) originated in North Korea and has been used for over 4000 years. It is called ‘the root of life’ because of its energizing properties. In ancient times, ginseng was considered as a panacea or a cure for all …

Rhodiola Rosea is an amazing herb that has a wide variety of uses and benefits. It is believed to help fight depression, strengthen the nervous system, elevate the capacity for exercise, enhance the nervous system, improve immunity, promote weight loss, improve energy level, …

Panax ginseng is a type of medicinal herb that is much sought-after primarily for its roots. For centuries, ginseng has been used to remedy a wide variety of ailments. The peeled root can be ingested dried or fresh, taken as a fluid extract, …

Maca root is commonly called Peruvian ginseng, and people in the Andes region have been consuming it for centuries because of the superfood’s healing properties for a wide variety of ailments. While the ancient herb has been a staple in the regular …

Yohimbe is an evergreen tree that is native to Central and South Africa, and can be found in the jungles and forests of Cameroon, Nigeria, Gabon, and Congo. It resembles an oak tree and has an erect stem and many branches. It …

Popularly known as milk vetch, the genus Astragalus is a big group consisting of around 2,000 species that can be found all over the world. A Membranaceus, a Chinese species, and its relative A Mongholicus, are said to be two varieties from …

A powerful tonic herb from china, Gynostemma is taken daily by many as an herbal tea for general health and well-being. Gynostemma is a potent herb that contains many vitamins, minerals, amino acids, ginsenosides and saponins. Gynostemma Benefits and Uses Increase strength …