{"id":41325,"date":"2022-03-07T16:48:59","date_gmt":"2022-03-07T16:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=41325"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"adaptogens-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Adaptogens List: 5 Of The Most Commonly Used Adaptogens And Their Functions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Adaptogens_List_What_Are_Adaptogens\" >Adaptogens List: What Are Adaptogens?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Types_Of_Adaptogens\" >Types Of Adaptogens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#List_Of_Adaptogens_And_Benefits\" >List Of Adaptogens And Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Ashwagandha\" >Ashwagandha<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Stress_And_Anxiety_Relief\" >Stress And Anxiety Relief<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Relieving_Arthritis_Pain\" >Relieving Arthritis Pain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Better_Heart_Health\" >Better Heart Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Treating_Alzheimers_Disease\" >Treating Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Cancer_Prevention\" >Cancer Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Rhodiola_Rosea_L\" >Rhodiola Rosea L.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Relieving_Stress\" >Relieving Stress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Improved_Physical_And_Mental_Performance\" >Improved Physical And Mental Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Reducing_Anxiety_And_Depressive_Symptoms\" >Reducing Anxiety And Depressive Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Reducing_Stress-Induced_Eating_Disorders\" >Reducing Stress-Induced Eating Disorders<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Tulsi_Holy_Basil\" >Tulsi (Holy Basil)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Ginseng\" >Ginseng<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#Astragalus\" >Astragalus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps you have heard a celebrity talking about adaptogens or have come across the term on a particular health website. Like most people who have heard of the term elsewhere, you may have been left wondering what they are and what their importance is. In brief, adaptogens are herbs that are mainly used for stress relief. Not only that but those who use them claim that they have additional benefits, depending on the herb you are using. We have put together a list of adaptogens here, including the most commonly used adaptogens and their purported benefits. Take a look!<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Adaptogens_List\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adaptogens_List_What_Are_Adaptogens\"><\/span><b>Adaptogens List: What Are Adaptogens?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD defines adaptogens as certain herbs, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-30-pounds-in-30-days\/\">greens<\/a>, or mushrooms <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which are believed to have several health benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/adaptogens-what-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Following their popularity, manufacturers have produced them in different forms, such as liquid extracts, teas, food flavors, tinctures, powder, or capsules (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/adaptogens-what-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of these greens or herbs are marketed and used for stress relief. That said, manufacturers claim additional benefits of various adaptogens, although more research needs to be done to support these claims. You should always discuss the use of adaptogens or other supplements with your doctor before trying them. Before we delve into our list of all adaptogens and possible functions, let us first look at the different types of adaptogens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_Of_Adaptogens\"><\/span><b>Types Of Adaptogens<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD reveals that at least seventy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/fasting-for-3-days\/\">herbal plants<\/a> are classified as adaptogens. Most of them have gained attention in popular culture as they have been used in traditional Eastern medicine for centuries. Here is an overview of the most commonly used herbal adaptogens (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/adaptogens-what-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashwagandha<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhodiola Rosea L.<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tulsi (Holy Basil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginseng<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Astragalus<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These five herbs are the adaptogens we will focus on today. That said, this does not mean that they are the only adaptogens. Here is a look at others, a brief overview of their uses (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318407\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/adaptogens-what-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Maca:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The root has a nutty and sweet flavor, mainly used for stress relief.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reishi:\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reishi mushroom is used as a medicine and is often found in powder form, meaning you can add it to food or use it to make tea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Magnolia berry or Schisandra berry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is used to enhance endurance and mental performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jiaogulan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It is used for stress relief and to boost endurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eleuthero root:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The root is consumed to help keep mental fatigue at bay and improve focus.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Goji berry:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This adaptogen has several purported health benefits, including improving sleep, promoting calm sensations and a sense of well-being, and enhancing mental and physical performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cordyceps:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This adaptogen has been claimed to increased stamina.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saw Palmetto: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This adaptogen ranks most adaptogens lists for prostate health due to claims that it may have a benefit for urinary problems, including an enlarged prostate.<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-10-keto-foods\/\">Top 10 Keto Foods: Best Keto Food List For Beginners<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Adaptogens_List\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38903 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5446-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Fitness App\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5446.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5446-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5446.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5446.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_Of_Adaptogens_And_Benefits\"><\/span><b>List Of Adaptogens And Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-vegan-meal-plan\/\">adaptogens<\/a> above make\u00a0up the most commonly identified herbal shrubs worldwide. As a result of this, they are referred to as the primary adaptogens. They have been used and revered traditionally by many cultures for different reasons. Here is a detailed look at the possible benefits of each adaptogen:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ashwagandha\"><\/span><b>Ashwagandha<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashwagandha is an evergreen shrub that grows in India, the Middle East, and the regions of Africa. Its name describes its root\u2019s smell, meaning \u201clike a horse.\u201d Similarly, by definition, the term ashwa means horse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The shrub gained popularity in numerous places like America due to its use for medicinal purposes. Some of its health claims include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318407\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stress_And_Anxiety_Relief\"><\/span><b>Stress And Anxiety Relief<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few studies have found that Ashwagandha may have calming effects that reduce stress and anxiety symptoms (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318407\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In addition, it has been shown to lower cortisol levels, which is known as the stress hormone (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318407\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relieving_Arthritis_Pain\"><\/span><b>Relieving Arthritis Pain<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also sometimes used to relieve arthritis pain by possibly preventing pain signals from traveling along the central nervous system (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318407\">6<\/a>). It also has antioxidant properties that are believed to have the potential of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/cutting-diet-plan\/\">reducing pain<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Better_Heart_Health\"><\/span><b>Better Heart Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashwagandha\u00a0 is said to promote better heart health by reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, easing chest pain, and reducing cardiovascular risk. Even so, Medical News Today acknowledges that there is little research to support the heart health benefits associated with the shrub (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318407\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Adaptogens_List\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38887 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5131-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"adaptogens list\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5131-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5131-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5131-1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5131-1.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treating_Alzheimers_Disease\"><\/span><b>Treating Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2011 review suggested that when mice and rats consumed Ashwagandha during the early stages of a disease, it may have conferred protection against neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer\u2019s disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3252722\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancer_Prevention\"><\/span><b>Cancer Prevention<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Animal studies also show promising early results on the possible effect of Ashwagandha in preventing cancer cell growth (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318407\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to note that different uses require a different dosage. For example, Medical News Today suggests consuming 250 to 600 mg daily for stress reduction (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/318407\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Again, it would be best to consult a professional because this herb comes in different forms, including a liquid extract, powder, and capsule.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Adaptogens_List\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Adaptogens_List\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38862 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5179.png\" alt=\"adaptogens list\" width=\"941\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5179.png 941w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5179-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5179.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rhodiola_Rosea_L\"><\/span><b>Rhodiola Rosea L.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhodiola Rosea is a high-altitude flowering herb that grows in the mountainous parts of North America, Asia, and Europe (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319619\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is also referred to as the arctic root, king\u2019s crown, golden root, or roseroot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This shrub has been used in traditional medicine for decades, mainly in Russia and Scandinavia. Although most of the studies on its benefits are small or flawed, it is believed by users to have the following potential health <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-meals-a-day\/\">benefits<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319619\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relieving_Stress\"><\/span><b>Relieving Stress<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhodiola Rosea has been termed a versatile adaptogen due to the belief that it can increase the body\u2019s\u00a0 resistance to stress (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319619\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In addition, evidence from a few small studies also suggests that shrub may have mental health and heart health benefits, and that it has promise as a possible treatment for stress-induced heart problems (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319619\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Physical_And_Mental_Performance\"><\/span><b>Improved Physical And Mental Performance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before exercise, some individuals take it to boost physical performance or improve concentration and thinking (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319619\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Some people also claim this herb reduced mental and physical fatigue and increased performance among runners (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319619\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, additional research suggests that these claims may be invalid because studies have shown a high risk of bias or flaws (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319619\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reducing_Anxiety_And_Depressive_Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Reducing Anxiety And Depressive Symptoms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence also shows Rhodiola Rosea may reduce symptoms of generalized <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-dried-fruit-for-weight-loss\/\">anxiety<\/a> disorder and depression (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319619\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, several studies indicate that the effects of the shrub in reducing depressive symptoms were mild. So, antidepressants like sertraline had better effects and milder side effects (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319619\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reducing_Stress-Induced_Eating_Disorders\"><\/span><b>Reducing Stress-Induced Eating Disorders<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhodiola Rosea contains an <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chinese-herbs-for-weight-loss\/\">active ingredient<\/a> known as salidroside that has gained attention among health scholars for its effects on binge eating. According to Medical News Today, a study conducted on rats revealed that salidroside reduced or eliminated binge eating among the animals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319619\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of importance to note is that the rats that were given Rhodiola Rosea in the study also had lower levels of a stress hormone that influences binge eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/319619\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Adaptogens_List\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38858 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5184-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5184.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5184-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5184.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5184-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5184.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/raw-food-diet-meal-plan\/\">The Raw Food Diet: Benefits, Risks, And A 7-Day Meal Plan For Beginners<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tulsi_Holy_Basil\"><\/span><b>Tulsi (Holy Basil)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tulsi is also referred to as the \u201cThe Queen of Herbs,\u201d \u201cMother Medicine of Nature,\u201d and \u201cThe Incomparable One.\u201d It is an aromatic plant belonging to the basil family Lamiaceae that is believed to have originated from north-central India. Today it is found all over the globe, mainly in the eastern world tropics (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4296439\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it has a pleasing aroma, its taste is hot and bitter. Ayurveda practitioners believe\u00a0 that when consumed, this herb penetrates the deep tissues, dries tissue secretions and normalizes kapha and Vata (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4296439\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is used for its medicinal and spiritual properties. Some of these alleged benefits include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4296439\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being used for spiritual rituals and lifestyle practices within India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protection from toxin-induced damage due to its richness in phenolic compounds and antioxidants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing cancer risk by eliminating toxic compounds that cause DNA damage and inducing apoptosis in precancerous and cancerous cells reduces the risk of tumors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assisting with stress management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased stamina and resilience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better skin complexion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased intelligence, general health, well-being and longevity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating coughs and colds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating scorpion bites.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Adaptogens_List\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38849 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5567-1024x576.png\" alt=\"adaptogens list\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5567.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5567-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5567.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-5567.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ginseng\"><\/span><b>Ginseng<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginseng is a popular herb that is hardly missed from lists detailing adaptogenic herbs. Experts classify it under this category due to its<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonspecific and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mind-diet-recipes\/\">tonic effects<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7322748\/#:~:text=As%20an%20adaptogen%2C%20ginseng%20enhances,vascular%20endothelial%20tone%20and%20blood\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). That said, it is essential to note that there are two types of adaptogen, including American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian (Panax ginseng) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/adaptogens-what-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They are\u00a0believed to have to the following benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7322748\/#:~:text=As%20an%20adaptogen%2C%20ginseng%20enhances,vascular%20endothelial%20tone%20and%20blood\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promoting\u00a0vitality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhancing\u00a0physical performance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reducing aging effects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulating vascular endothelial tone and blood pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exerting cardioprotective effects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combating inflammation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! 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Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Adaptogens_List\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Adaptogens_List\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38807 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5460-1024x576.png\" alt=\"adaptogens list\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5460.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5460-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5460.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5460.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Astragalus\"><\/span><b>Astragalus<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Astragalus membranaceus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(Huangqi) is one of the most significant Qi tonifying adaptogenic herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine, thanks to its extensive list of claimed health benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5758356\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It has possible anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, immune-regulatory, antihyperglycemic, hypolipidemic, expectorant hepatoprotective, and diuretic properties (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5758356\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These properties contribute to their purported health benefits, which include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/adaptogens-what-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5758356\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boosting the immune system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat health conditions like hay fever.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting the heart, kidney, brain, liver, intestine, and lung from oxidative stress-related injury.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting neurons.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating different tumors due to their effects on tumor cells inhibiting their proliferation and metastasis and inducing apoptosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashwagandha, Tulsi (Holy Basil),\u00a0Astragalus, Rhodiola Rosea L., and<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ginseng are the most commonly used adaptogens and those that make up our adaptogens list. Although they are mainly associated with stress relief, each adaptogen is claimed to have additional benefits, most of which have little or no scientific evidence to support them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Ashwagandha is sometimes used to relieve arthritis pain, reduce cancer risk, and enhance cardiovascular health. It would be best to consult your doctor before consuming these adaptogens.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Adaptogens_List\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perhaps you have heard a celebrity talking about adaptogens or have come across the term on a particular health website. Like most people who have heard of the term elsewhere, you may have been left wondering what they are and what their importance is. 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Mogeni\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/f34f31e15f42d03282ccb834ad7055dc\"},\"headline\":\"Adaptogens List: 5 Of The Most Commonly Used Adaptogens And Their Functions\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/\"},\"wordCount\":1702,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_1400054222.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Nutrition\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Perhaps you have heard a celebrity talking about adaptogens or have come across the term on a particular health website. Like most people who have heard of the term elsewhere, you may have been left wondering what they are and what their importance is. In brief, adaptogens are herbs that are mainly used for stress relief. Not only that but those who use them claim that they have additional benefits, depending on the herb you are using. We have put together a list of adaptogens here, including the most commonly used adaptogens and their purported benefits. Take a look!<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Adaptogens List: What Are Adaptogens?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">WebMD defines adaptogens as certain herbs, <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-30-pounds-in-30-days\/\\\">greens<\/a>, or mushrooms <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">which are believed to have several health benefits (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/adaptogens-what-to-know\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">). Following their popularity, manufacturers have produced them in different forms, such as liquid extracts, teas, food flavors, tinctures, powder, or capsules (<\/span><a href=\\\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/balance\/adaptogens-what-to-know\\\"><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Most of these greens or herbs are marketed and used for stress relief. That said, manufacturers claim additional benefits of various adaptogens, although more research needs to be done to support these claims. You should always discuss the use of adaptogens or other supplements with your doctor before trying them. Before we delve into our list of all adaptogens and possible functions, let us first look at the different types of adaptogens.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>Types Of Adaptogens<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font ...\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/\",\"name\":\"Adaptogens List: 5 Of The Most Commonly Used Adaptogens And Their Functions - BetterMe\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/adaptogens-list\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/shutterstock_1400054222.jpg\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"description\":\"What shrubs and roots are included in the adaptogens list of the most beneficial herbs for traditional medicine? 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