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Adaptogenic Herbs

Meaning

These botanical agents are defined by their capacity to help the organism resist the non-specific effects of stress, maintaining systemic homeostasis. Adaptogens promote physiological stability by modulating the body’s response to various stressors, including chemical, physical, and biological challenges. Clinically, they support the adrenal glands and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function, which is central to the stress response and hormonal equilibrium. This category of herbs does not target a single organ or hormone but instead works to normalize overall physiological function when the system is under duress. The goal is to return the body’s parameters, such as hormone levels and energy output, to an optimal range, regardless of the direction of the initial deviation.