Pure herbal adaptogens are organically occurring substances contained in few plants which could aid the body rejuvenate itself. They have been utilized in Asian cultures for thousands of years to defend against stress, fatigue, anxiety and boost immune functioning, having previously been called "rejuvenants", "tonics", "qi herbs", "restoratives", and "rasayanas" by natural health practitioners all round the world.
Stress is a truth of every day life for those around the world but particularly so in America. Daily, we are bombarded with strain and pressure from every direction including work, family and the environment. Using pure herbal adaptogens might provide some protection, relief and escape from daily pressures experienced by everyone living in the contemporary world.
Whilst several herbs might offer advantageous antioxidant and phytonutrient benefits, not all provide the same benefits of pure herbal adaptogens. In fact, nearly 1 million botanical chemicals have been identified, several of which have healthful benefits, but just 30 have proved to be adaptogens and just some products qualify as pure herbal adaptogens. In order to be classified as an adaptogen, a plant based chemical has to have the following characteristics:
o It is non-toxic to the user o It produces a non specific response in the body as increase in stress resistance against stressors such as physical, mental and environmental pressures. o It has a normalizing influence on body systems including a stabilizing influence on the endocrine system, immune system, cardiovascular system and organs of metabolism such as the liver and kidneys.
Though in use and generally recognized to be useful for thousands of years, pure herbal adaptogens have proven through modern scientific study began in the 1940s to reduce the burdens which stress of all kinds exerts on our physiological mechanisms. Pure herbal adaptogens work by promoting "allostasis" which is a return to normalcy. They are agents which could "slow down" or reduce activity an over functioning system such as the adrenal glands which are in hyper drive in response to stress creating symptoms such as anxiety, sleeplessness and adrenal burnout. The amazing thing is that pure herbal adaptogens could even "speed up" or increase the activity of biological systems which are under functioning such as the immune system which has come under attack from environmental stress.
In essence, pure herbal adaptogens are able to bring many body systems in line with where they should be and aid to maintain normalcy or "homeostasis" in many body systems. When considering the use of adaptogens, one must make sure that a high quality product is purchased. A well designed product ought to contain not just a few adaptogens, but several to ensure that a wide variety of benefits can be obtained to support all body systems.
Tunguska pure herbal adaptogens have a complete blend of 22 of the known adaptogens, making Tunguska the most complete line of pure herbal adaptogens available. It even comes as a handy mist, extract or liquid form for ease of use. If you're experiencing an extraordinary amount of stress - as many are, or if you simply want to protect your body and ensure optimal health and functioning of your immune, endocrine and other body system you could find the solution in the use of pure herbal adaptogens.
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