![]() ![]() Adaptogens are about balance and resilience. Important to note this as so many people will combine adaptogens with stimulants and nootropics and claim spikes and peaks in energy or they may market adaptogens as something to help achieve extreme changes to certain physiological pathways.īut the whole point behind adaptogens is to prevent extreme ups and downs, no more peaks and troughs. This basically means they assist an organism’s ability to adapt to various forms of stress (e.g heat, cold, emotional, physical and mental stressors, pain, blood sugar up or down, anxiety or apathy).Īdaptogens prevent extreme responses and keep you somewhere in the middle i.e. What is an adaptogen?Īn adaptogen / adaptogenic agent will help to normalise physiology regardless of direction of change. Russia first recognised Schisandra as an “adaptogen agent” when it was published in the official medicine of the USSR handbook after they found it to help fight adrenal fatigue, heart problems and the negative effects of stress. It wasn’t until the 1960’s after the Western world started to discover the potential of Schisandra. ![]() Schisandra is sometimes called “the five-flavoured berry” due to the unique and complexed taste of it’s berries which properties are: bitter, sweet, sour, salty and hot. Schisandra chinensis holds a well-respected place in history alongside herbs such as Ginseng, Licorice and Reishi which were all used by Taoist masters and Chinese emperors. I have no doubt you will build a strong love for it and perhaps name your future pet after it! THE HISTORY OF SCHISANDRA In fact, my senior lecturer at university loved Schisandra so much she named her dog after it! I would like to share with you my knowledge and love for Schisandra so you can see just how cool it really is. Schisandra chinensis is the herb that all Naturopaths and Herbalists fall in love with. Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Pin on Pinterest Email this page ![]()
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