Alchemical Wizard 5 : Adaptogenic Herbs
Adaptogens is the newest buzz word for traditional herbs that are used in Chinese and Ayurveda medicine. Adaptogen is a non toxic substance that helps the body to adapt to stressful situations while also normalizing physiology. These ancient tonics and elixirs offer a rejuvenating holistic path to wellness. Not only are they growing (pun) in popularity with herbalists and the supplements industry but they can be added to your coffee, teas, juices and smoothies. Adaptogens can help you improve your resilience emotionally and physically! They promote balance and aid in restoring biological functions. Here are some of the more popular ones.
1. Ashwagandha. This rejuvenating herb boosts mood, energy and memory. It supports sexual health and fertility and it lowers cortisol levels. It helps to increase oxygen consumption.
2. Rhodiola. Rhodiola can help relieve depression, improve mental performance, increase endurance and reduce anxiety. This herb also gives you support for cortisol balancing so you can stay calm during mentally stressful situations!
3. Ginseng. American and Asian ginseng can enhance strength and stamina, improves your blood sugar and insulin function. And enhances your immunity system along with improving memory. Siberian ginseng or Eleuthero also enhances immunity, physical performance and endurance. All help support neurological health!
4. Cordyceps. The caterpillar fungus. This fungus grows on caterpillar larvae in the Himalayas. This fungus helps to enhance longevity, improve energy and sexual function. It helps to improve kidney function and reduces inflammatory damage.
5. Holy Basil. Tulsi or Holy Basil protects against chemical stress from exposure to environmental toxins. It normalizes blood sugar levels, improves memory and mental function.
6. Maca. This is the Peruvian ginseng. Not related but is used and works in a similar fashion. Enhances sexual function and fertility, helps with depression and lowers blood pressure.
7. Bacopa. Bacopa or Brahmi herb helps mental function and memory!
Now with that said, these herbs can be grown right on your kitchen window seal. Growing your own herbs and foods or buying them from the store and adding them to your diet will help improve your overall health and mental well being. Plus you won't have to buy as many vitamins and supplements at the health food store. Expensive!
Think of your biological body as that temple which houses your etheric and conscious mind. Your Biofield Physiology! Think of how many mystics and sages that have come from the east. Yoga, Tai Chi, meditation and all those elixirs and tonics that have been past down through the ages. They have added these tools to their spiritual lives to help them ease into a higher conscious state of mind. A calmer less stressful and more joyful way of being.
These are some of the proven paths that many have taken to help listen to their Higher Self. Take bits and pieces of herbalists, among others, knowledge that resonate with you and Self empower and give your Self the much needed support on your Ascension journey! Consider the prespective that, food is medicine!
Blessings Everyone!
Travis Carper - Ascension Health Coach / Alternative & Holistic Health Service https://www.facebook.com/traviscarper888/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/traviscarper888/
Additional References :
Herb Pharm - Herb Library - https://www.herb-pharm.com/pages/herb-library
List of Adaptogens, and What These Adaptogenic Herbs Can Do For You - https://www.gardeningchannel.com/ultimate-list-of-adaptogens/
Adaptogens: Top 9 Adaptogenic Herbs for Stress & More - https://draxe.com/nutrition/adaptogenic-herbs-adaptogens/
It's Not the Stress, It's Your Response - https://www.sourcenaturals.com/library/wellness/9782
Grow Your Own Adaptogens - https://www.motherearthliving.com/health-and-wellness/flourish-with-adaptogens-zm0z19mazpop/
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