While writing about snowball bush (cramp bark), I was reminded of a night-time escapade from my late teens and I was inspired to share the story. It has nothing to do with herbs or natural healing. But, at the same time, it illustrates why those things are important to me. It started when I heard about some kids sneaking around at night, getting up to various mischief. As a teenager it sounded fun to stay up late at night, but the mischief part held no interest for me. So, I came up with an idea…
Holy basil is a nourishing adaptogen that is highly valued in Ayurvedic medicine. It is an aromatic herb in the mint family and has many useful immune activities. It can help reduce stress and helps protect the heart and brain.
This adaptogen can help with overcoming burnout and protect the health of your liver. Containing all the five flavors of traditional Chinese medicine, schisandra has a balancing effect on the body. It has adaptogenic and harmonizing actions and contains antioxidants that can help protect the liver and the eyes.
Eleuthero has numerous health benefits. It can help you cope with stress, improve athletic performance, and help with work and focus. The term adaptogen was coined to describe the herb's action. Since the discovery of eleuthero’s benefits, many other herbs have been designated as adaptogens.