Action - Adaptogen

Asian ginseng is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried Asian ginseng root or 225-450 mg of standardized Asian ginseng root extract containing 5-7% of ginsenosides daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

American ginseng is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take 1.5-3.0 g of dried American ginseng root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Ashwagandha root is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take 3-6 g of dried ashwagandha root daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Eleuthero root is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take 1.5-3.0 g of eleuthero root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many months.

Maitake is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take 3.5-7.0 g of dried maitake daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Reishi is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take 2-8 g of reishi daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Rhodiola is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take standardized extract of rhodiola daily, containing 4-12 mg of rosavin, in divided doses, before meals, for many months.

Southern ginseng is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take southern ginseng daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Suma is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take 1-3 g of suma daily, in divided doses, for many months.

20-hydroxyecdysone is an adaptogen; increases stress resistance. Take 150-300 mg of 20-hydroxyecdysone daily, in divided doses, for many weeks. Use it with a high protein diet to reduce side effects.