Adaptogens are plant substances, such as herbs, roots, and mushrooms, that can help the body adapt to stress and restore balance after a stressful situation. In a nutshell, adaptogens are considered Qi tonics in TCM, enhancing strengthening and protective effects in the body to overcome hurdles. Examples of adaptogens and their effects on the body and mind would be helping with anxiety, fatigue, coping with trauma, and regulating emotional reactions to stress. Adaptogenic compounds stimulate certain functions in the body to help counteract the harm stress can cause to the neurological, endocrine, and immune systems.

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