nounplural noun: adaptogens(in herbal medicine) a natural substance considered to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes. A well-known example is ginseng.
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While for me, Yoga is the most medicinal when practiced with full knowledge of how each pose, each technique provides health benefits, I am interested in all natural alternative medicines that gives us natural energy, stress management and nourishment.
So I will be studying some of the adaptogens that are available to most of us readily … and some exotic ones probably not known too well here but a common household herb in Japanese medicine cabinet. It’s fascinating how each culture, each region of the world have their own plant medicine to optimize our well-being. Coupled with regular yoga practice, we may all benefit from these natural herbs … which also enhances the depth of flavors in our cooking. It’s so good.
