Angelica Gigas Root

This is the ladies adaptogen! In fact, it is often called the “female ginseng.” This is because it excels at treating women’s ailments and issues. From a lack of sexual desire to alleviating the symptoms of menopause, angelica root solves the problem. Read more

Arjuna

Arjuna is an Indian Ayurvedic herb, handed down for thousands of years. Nicknamed the “Guardian of the Heart” it is as amazing as a treatment for heart disease as Ashwagandha is for the nervous system. In fact, the two are often taken together. It is considered a sacred plant, and the word “arjuna” translates to “bright and shining one.”  Read more

Ashwagandha

This is a very special herb. It has been the number one herb of India’s Ayurvedic medicine for 3,000 years. In Sanskrit, the word Ayurvedic means, “long life.” Read more

Astragalus

This is another adaptogen used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Like all Chinese herbs, it is often combined with other herbs. Astragalus provides many anti-aging and disease-preventing functions: Read more

Bacopa Monnieri

There are two Ayurvedic herbs that are called brahmi. Here we discuss Bacopa monnieri. I describe the second herb, Centella asiatica below using its more common name in the west, Gotu kola. Read more

Cardamom

This spice has also been used for its medicinal value by both the Indian ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicines for thousands of years. Its primary powers are as an antioxidant and antimicrobial. It has been used to treat infections from gonorrhea to a sore throat. However, as an adaptogen, it also has several other health benefits: Read more

Cat’s Claw

This is one of the best-selling herbs in the U.S. There are two subspecies of Cat’s claw, both of which are native to the banks of the Amazon river.
Scientists admit confusion because although Uncaria Tomentosa contains seven oxindole alkaloids that researchers have hypothesized are responsible for most of its health benefits, its sister subspecies, Uncaria Quianensis, does not contain them but offers the same benefits. Read more

Catuaba

There is little research to confirm that catuaba works the way it is reported to work. However, it has been used by Brazilian natives to treat low libido and erectile dysfunction for longer than history can document. Read more

Chanca Piedra

This herb comes from the Amazon rain forest. It has been used for thousands of years primarily to promote liver, gallbladder and kidney health. Of course, as an adaptogen it helps the body deal with stress and has many other health benefits as well. There are many subspecies of phyllanthus. However, they vary in the health benefits they provide. Here we discuss phyllanthus niruri. Read more

Cinnamon

I eat at least a teaspoon of cinnamon every day. It’s a strong antioxidant and antimicrobial that protects your digestive tract and even helps prevent tooth decay and diabetes. Besides, it tastes great in smoothies. I smoked for many years, and my lungs are a priority. I’ve had early-stage lung cancer which I cured with diet and herbs. I use cinnamon in the smoothie I drink for my lungs. Read more

Cuscuta

Cuscuta is often thought of as a wonder herb for male sexual problems. Researchers have recently shown that properties of the plant protect the male sperm. It contains five molecules that provide this protection: Read more

Dendrobium

Another “immortality herb.” In fact, it is rated as the number one of nine Chinese immortality herbs. Its use as a medicine is documented as far back in time as records exist, and it was often used to save people who were critically ill. Read more

Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed)

Also known as “horny goat weed,” epimedium has been used in Chinese medicine to treat many conditions, including hardening of the arteries and low libido. Read more

Garlic

If there was more than just marketing hype to the term “superfood,” Garlic would be at the top of the list. It contains at least small quantities of almost every nutrient our bodies need. Read more

Gingko Biloba

Gingko is the oldest plant on Earth. It has survived for over 300 million years. All of its relatives, the extant branch of the Ginkophyta division, are extinct. Native to China, Gingko trees are highly prized and protected. Some are over 2,500 years old, and saplings are difficult to get started. Read more

Ginger Root

Used for more than five-thousand years as a medicine in China and India, ginger root is more than just an Asian spice. It has special properties that make it the go-to herb for problems of the digestive tract and other health issues. A relative of cardamom and turmeric, ginger has the following benefits: Read more

Ginseng

Ginseng is best known as a treatment for male erectile dysfunction. However, it is used as a daily health tonic and life extender in Asia. Ginseng offers several longevity and diseases-fighting benefits. Read more

Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica)

This is the second herb nicknamed, “brahmi.” It has been used for thousands of years as a medicine. In China it is known as “The fountain of life.” Legend has it that an ancient healer lived 200 years because he took Gotu kola. Read more

Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum)

One of the “herbs of immortality” from China. Jiaogulan does amazing things for our bodies. If I could take only one adaptogenic herb, I would choose Jiaogulan or garlic. It is often compared with Ginseng, and even called “Southern Ginseng.” However, it is not in the same family as the ginsengs.  Read more

Jergon Sacha (D. loretense)

A rainforest tuber that resembles a snake, Jergon Sacha has been used as a snake bite antidote by indigenous peoples for centuries. It first became noticed by western herbalists and others in the 1990’s when a doctor in Peru claimed it was a natural cure for HIV. Since that time, many people with AIDs and HIV have proclaimed its powers. Read more

Licorice Root

Licorice is probably the most overlooked herbal medicine in existence. Its list of uses is one of the longest of all the adaptogens. If you think it is only good for flavoring candy you are like most people. It’s unfortunate that a candy flavored with anise would have the same name as this wonder herb. Read more

Maca

The root of the Maca plant from Peru, this is another herb that has been used for over 2000 years as a treatment for male sexual problems. It has been and still is used for many other ailments and as a nutrient rich food containing fiber, amino acids, and essential fatty acids. Read more

Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum Olacoides)

Muira puama has a long history of use. While it has only been used in the west for a few years, muira puama’s high success rate continues to win it friends and supporters in the natural health care arena. However, it is fairly new to the U.S., and there are few studies to substantiate the claims made by its proponents. Read more

Oregano

My second-favorite antimicrobial, oregano is well-known for its ability to boost the immune system. This is largely because of its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties which can help with conditions as simple as the common cold and as dangerous as MRSA. Read more

Passion Flower

Passionflower’s primary use is as a calming herb often prescribed for anxiety disorders. It is usually combined with other calming herbs such as valerian and lemon balm. It is generally considered somewhat milder than valerian. Read more

Pine Pollen

This is perhaps the most special adaptogen there is. It is a fine powder that turns the world where pine trees live yellow every spring. Since humans first started using Mother Nature’s natural gifts to help them stay healthy, pine pollen has been at the top of the list of medicines. Read more

Polygonal Cuspidatum

Often called Japanese knotweed or Mexican bamboo, cuspisdatum is found in many ED formulations. Its primary benefit is the result of high concentrations of resveratrol, the flavonoid found in grapes and other berries. Resveratrol is known for its effectiveness in combating heart diseases such as atherosclerosis. Read more

Stinging Nettle

This herb has been used as a medicine as far back as history can record. The University of Maryland Medical center reported that the plant was originally used as a diuretic to rid the body of excess water and for joint pain.  Read more

Tongkat Ali

Tongkat ali is a tree that grows naturally in Malaysia, Thailand & Indonesia. The root of the tree has been used for centuries as a medicine to enhance male sexual performance. It is hailed as a potent aphrodisiac, health tonic and energy enhancer. Read more

Turmeric

Many of you are already familiar with turmeric’s anti-inflammatory benefits. However, this popular spice offers many other health and life-lengthening benefits. Turmeric contains more of the active ingredient, curcumin, than its cousins cardamom and ginger, which gives it many of the same benefits, but with more punch: Read more

Tribulus Terrestris

This is another Chinese herb that has been used through the ages for sexual problems. It is used primarily for the following: Read more