Adaptogens - herbs for strength stamina and stress relief
Steven Maimes (Author)
The definitive guide to adaptogenic herbs, formerly known as “tonics,” that counter the effects of age and stress on the body.
320 sidor ; 22.8 cm
9781594771583, 1594771588
1023252403
Acknowledgments Introduction Part One: Herbal Adaptogens 1 Herbal Medicine around the World 2 Adaptogens: An Overview 3 History of Adaptogens 4 Actions of Adaptogens 5 Adaptogens and the Stress Response 6 Health Benefits of Adaptogens Part Two: Materia Medica 7 Monographs on Adaptogens American Ginseng - Amla - Ashwagandha - Asian Ginseng -Astragalus - Cordyceps - Dang Shen - Eleuthero -Guduchi - He Shou Wu - Holy Basil - Jiaogulan -Licorice - Lycium - Prince Seng - Reishi - Rhaponticum -Rhodiola - Schisandra - Shatavari - Shilajit 8 Nervines: Complementary Herbs for Adaptogens Blue Vervain - Chamomile - Fresh Milky Oat - Hawthorn -Lemon Balm - Linden - Mimosa - Motherwort -Passionflower - Skullcap - St. John’s Wort 9 Nootropics: Complementary Herbs for Adaptogens Bacopa - Bhringaraj - Ginkgo - Gotu Kola - Lavender -Rosemary - White Peony - Yuan Zhi Part Three: Herbal Adaptogens in Use 10 Clinical Use of Adaptogens 11 Adaptogenic Herbs in Combination 12 Adaptogens as Food 13 Adaptogens for Animals Resources Glossary Bibliography Index