ADAPTOGENS: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief

By Steven Maimes and David Winston, RH (AHG)

Contents of Adaptogens

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

Plus: Tables, Resources, Glossary, Bibliography and Index

324 pages, Illustrated with pictures of adaptogens

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