Alteratives And Adaptogens

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Alteratives And AdaptogensI used to get these two terms and their uses mixed up.

They are herbs with common end goals and can be used together for obtaining good

health.

 

 

Alterative Definition:

Also Known As: Blood purifiers.

Blood purifiers.

Alteratives change or alter long term conditions through metabolic elimination

of toxins.

Commonly used in detox, skin and glandular programs.

Generally used long-term.

Imparts a gradual transition towards good health.

Alterative Herbs

 

Red Clover

Oregon Grape

Yellow Dock

Alfalfa

Chickweed

Dandelion

Licorice

Raspberry Leaf

 

 

Adaptogens Definition: Adaptogenic herbs help you adapt to changes in life,

environment and may increase stamina and sports performance. They are gaining

ground as treatments for stress and fatigue. An important mediator of the stress

system.

Consist of two main chemical groups: Terpenoids and aromatic compounds.

 

In order for an herb to be classed as an adaptogen:

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2. Must increase body's resistance to adverse influences

3. Must have an overall normalizing effect, improving all kinds of conditions

and aggravating none.

These originally were set during Lazarevs studies of a chemical substance called

dibazole. His student I.I. Brekhman changed the focus to natural substances.

Adaptogens are split into two categories, primary and secondary. Primary are the

well known most studied herbs such as eleuthero, schizandra and reishi.

Secondary show some normalizing effects, but have not been studied as much or

support the adrenal system.

Also Known As: Whole body tonics

 

The following herbs are considered adaptogens:

Ginseng (Asian and Siberian)

Licorice

Rehmannia

Schizandra

Codonopsis

Atractylodes

Astragalus

Gotu Kola

Aswagandha

Reishi

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