Adaptogens are herbs, and they owe their name to the Latin 'adaptare', which means to adapt. This is precisely what these herbs help us with. They possess the unique ability to adapt to the body's needs. They can have both a stimulating and a calming effect. Adaptogenic herbs are not yet very well known in Western medicine, while these healing herbs have been used for centuries in Eastern cultures.
Benefits of adaptogens
Adaptogens help us to adapt to stressors and reduce the body's stress response. This includes, for example, hormone regulation, making our cells more stress-resistant, or strengthening the immune system.
An example of an adaptogen is Rhodiola. Rhodiola is one of the most well-known adaptogens, and various health-supporting properties are attributed to the plant's extract*. These include:
- Rhodiola is beneficial for fatigue, among other things*
- Rhodiola can help support the nervous system*.
- Rhodiola contributes to good cognitive activity and normal blood circulation*.
- Rhodiola helps to support the nervous system*.
What is Rhodiola?
Rhodiola is a plant that naturally occurs in cold parts of the world, including the Arctic, the Rocky Mountains, and mountainous regions in Europe and Central Asia. The Rhodiola plant is also known by its botanical name Rhodiola Rosea and is often called 'rose root' in the Netherlands.
As you can read, Rhodiola has several health benefits. When you start taking supplements, it is important that you seek good advice from a therapist. This can be done through our supplement advice, either online or by phone.
*Claims pending European approval
