Plant adaptogens are substances of natural or artificial origin that can increase the body's resistance to harmful effects of chemical, physical and biological nature. The herbs in which they are contained acquire the ability to protect themselves from adverse stress factors, for example, in harsh climatic conditions.

Properties of adaptogens

Non-toxicity, the ability to physiological normalization, the presence of more than one mechanism of action are considered characteristic features of adaptogen plants.Thus,the two most famous natural sources of adaptogen, rhodiola and ginseng, grow at an altitude of 3 km above sea level in a cold climate and in an atmosphere with a low oxygen content.

Taking adaptogen drugs helps to significantly strengthen women's health because of their ability to:

improve immunity; mitigate unpleasant symptoms of menopause; help overcome fatigue.

Let's consider the list of the most useful adaptogens for human health.

Ordinary ginseng

This is a plant that is grown in some areas of China, America, Siberia and Korea. It helps in the treatment of many diseases.

Attention! Ordinary ginseng for therapeutic and preventive purposes is available in the form of a liquid (extract), tablets or powder. The dosage and duration of administration depend on the reason for use.

Ordinary ginseng has the following effects on the body:

supports the immune system; prevents the development of cancer; improves the functioning of the heart and blood vessels; helps to keep the body in shape; improves neurological health; helps to control blood sugar levels; helps to eliminate anxiety and prevents the development of depression; helps with fatigue.

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)

Ashwagandha is a plant that grows in India and in some provinces of China. It helps with chronic fatigue.

Attention! The use of ashwagandha helps to increase the energy level and quality of life of patients who are being treated for cancer.

The Ayuvedic drug ashwagandha helps to increase the level of endurance and energy in athletes.

Licorice (DGS)

Licorice is a plant that plays an important role in traditional Chinese medicine. It is used to help patients with adrenal fatigue syndrome. In addition, licorice is able to cure an ulcer, and also helps with stomach disorders.

Rhodiola

Rhodiola or "golden root" grows in the Arctic regions of Eastern Europe and Asia. It is called the "Arctic root", and it is actively used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Attention! The ancient Vikings used rhodiola to increase their endurance. It helps the body to cope with the negative consequences of psychological and environmental factors.

Rhodiola is used: to combat fatigue; to increase physical endurance; to overcome anxiety and depression; to protect against Alzheimer's disease; for dementia.

Maca Root

The root of the poppy is a part of a plant that grows in the Andes on the South American continent at an altitude of 4-5 thousand meters above sea level. Today, it is used to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety and depression (a dosage of 3.5 g of maca per day).

Attention! Maca root is recommended to be used to improve the well-being of women over 50 years old, who have a hormonal restructuring of the body due to menopause.

Drugs with maca root replace antidepressants, without reducing libido or sexual desire.