Adaptogens

Question 1

What are adaptogens

Answer 1

produces a non-specific response in an organism; i.e an increase in power or resistance against multiple stressors including physical, chemical, or biological agents
- normalizing influence of physiology

• safe + well tolerated

Question 2

common name eletherococcus sentiosis

Answer 2

siberian ginsing

Question 3

eletherococcus sentiosis

Answer 3

fam: asraliaceae
Use: root, stem bark, leaf
Energetics: warm, stimulating( high doses), dispels wind dampness.
Constituents: elethrosides, terpenes
Action: adaptogens, immnomodulating, mild cns stim.

Ind: build vitality, increase resistance to infection, street, and toxicity, improve physical performance and improves mood

caution: adulteration, monitor blood glucose i diabetics and hypoglycemia when introducing herb

Question 4

common name for panax ginseng

Answer 4

asian ginseng

Question 5

panax ginseng

Answer 5

fam: araliaceae
part: root, leaf
Energetics: warming
Constant: terpene, ginsenosides, glycans

Action: adaptogen, tonic, stimulate, hypoglycemic, antitoxic
ind: weekend state due to chronic illness or chronic stress

Contra indications: buy organic. Cl with MAO

Question 6

Ren Shen common name

Answer 6

Man root ( panax ginseng )

Question 7

actions of ren shen

Answer 7

Strongly tonifies the basal qi: for extreme collapse, minute weak pulse, after severe blood loss.
Tonifies the lungs and augments the qi: wheezing, SOB, difficulty breathing with exertion caused by lung qi deficiency.
Strengthens the Spleen and tonifies the stomach – stimulates appetite, used in chronic diarrhea.
Benefits the heart qi and calms the spirit – for palpitations with anxiety, insomnia and restlessness due to qi and blood deficiency