12/26/2025
Adaptogens help replenish your vital reserves so that when stressors arise, there are resources to draw from. All adaptogens must meet 3 criteria:
1) They must be non toxic
2) They must be non specific (they don’t push your body one way or another, just create balance)
3) They must have a normalizing effect on the body
How to choose the right one for you:
Ashwagandha - over thinking and wired
Rhodiola - flat mood and foggy
Holy basil (tulsi) - emotionally reactive
Lion’s mane - brain fog and low motivation
Reishi - restless at night
Schizandra - mood swings and over stimulation
Maca - hormonal anxiety
Lemon balm - restless sleep and racing thoughts