ADAPTOGEN FORMULA FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL STAMINA‡
Adaptogens have long been associated with promoting energy, enhancing stamina, and reducing mild fatigue. They encourage
physical work capacity and mental performance. Often referred to as tonics, they have far reaching effects on overall physiological health,
supporting immune, cardiovascular, and endocrine functions. At the same time, they help the body to adapt to and cope with occasional
stress, primarily by supporting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Panax ginseng promotes endurance and stamina, while
also promoting cognitive, cardiovascular and immune function. Ashwagandha is recognized for supporting immune function and
cognitive function. Rhodiola and eleuthero are traditionally associated with rejuvenating effects and the ability to promote endurance.‡

Dr. W's Comments: I really like the energetics of herbal (and mushroom) support.  First, I find that cordyceps – a mushroom – is very tonifying to the immune system and our overall bodily biology.  There are a lot of “root energetics” here – ashwagandha, eleuthero (previously called Siberian ginseng) and rhodiola.  Each of them affect both bodily and mental vigor with a set of biological compounds that help us to adapt more easily to the stresses around us.  We are meant to be rooted by a set of biochemically built “principles” that help us maintain our wherewithal amidst the stresses of our days. This is what herbal medicine is really all about tapping into.  These herbs afford us some of this ability as far as keeping our mental energy, stamina and vitality.