The Complete Guide to Adaptogens: From Ashwagandha to Rhodiola, Medicinal Herbs That Transform and Heal
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The Complete Guide to Adaptogens: From Ashwagandha to Rhodiola, Medicinal Herbs That Transform and Heal
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Overview
Adaptogens are a unique class of herbs that greatly improve your body's reaction to emotional and physical stress, while also increasing your energy, stamina, endurance, and mental clarity. Recent studies support what practitioners of Indian Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine have known for centuries—these herbs such as Rhodiola, ginseng, licorice, and more, have many heath and wellness benefits and are safe for long-term use. Whether you're interested in honing your mental abilities to a razor-sharp level, want to boost your athleticism, or are looking for ways to elevate your healthy lifestyle, adaptogens have so much to offer for everyday well-being.
In The Complete Guide to Adaptagens, you'll learn about the numerous benefits of twenty-four popular adaptogenic herbs, including Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Maca, He Shou Wu, and Holy Basil. You'll also find more than seventy-five easy recipes for potions and remedies to improve sleep, mood, mental focus, immune function, stamina, as well as general wellness and beauty. These all-natural, safe remedies fight the effects of chronic stress, while restoring your body’s balance, health, and vitality.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781507207857 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Adams Media |
| Publication date: | 07/17/2018 |
| Sold by: | SIMON & SCHUSTER |
| Format: | eBook |
| Pages: | 288 |
| File size: | 85 MB |
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Table of Contents
Introduction 9
Part 1 The Basics of Adaptogens 13
1 Understanding and Using Adaptogens 15
What Are Adaptogens? 16
Safety 17
Tools and Supplies 20
Basic Ingredients 22
Basic Skills 23
Project: Make an Herbal Extract by Maceration 25
How to Make an Extract by Percolation 26
Project: Make an Herbal Extract by Percolation 28
Project: Make a Glass Funnel for Percolation Tinctures 31
2 Adaptogens Glossary 35
Albizia 36
Amla 37
Ashwagandha 39
Astragalus 41
Burdock 42
Cordyceps 44
Dang Shen 46
Eleuthero 47
Ginseng, American 49
Ginseng, Asian 51
Goji 53
Gotu Kola 54
Hawthorn 56
He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti) 58
Holy Basil (Tulsi) 60
Jiaogulan 62
Licorice 63
Maca 65
Nettle 66
Reishi 68
Rhodiola 69
Schisandra 70
Shatavari 71
Suma 73
Part 2 Adaptogenic Recipes For Wellness 75
3 Recipes to Improve Your Sleep 77
Simply Schisandra and Rhodiola Extract 79
Midnight Milk 80
Midnight Milk Powder 81
Midnight Milk 81
Bedtime Nut Butter Bites 83
Bedtime Spice 84
Bedtime Nut Butter 84
Bedtime Nut Butter Bites 85
Morpheus Tea Blend 86
A Cup of Morpheus Tea 87
Sandman's Reserve Elixir 89
Night Garden Sachets 90
Soothed Spirits Bath Blend 92
Night Nectar 94
Night Nectar and Fried Banana Bedtime Snack 96
Better Rest Elixir 97
Thyme for Sleep Berries and Cherries 99
4 Recipes to Improve Your Mood 101
Happy Days Elixir 103
Tulsi Agua Fresca 104
Sparkling Herbal Refreshers 105
Lavender Tulsi Sparkling Water 107
Albizia Fizz 108
Vine and Berry Tea 109
Rhodiola and Rooibos Latte 110
Uplifting Massage Oil 112
Mexican Chocolate Goji Berries 114
Small Measure of Calm Honey 116
Savor the Day Spice and Fig Morsels 118
Savor the Day Spice 119
Fig Morsels 119
Pistachio Avocado Pudding with Sweeter Mood Spice 121
Sweeter Mood Spice 122
Pistachio Avocado Pudding with Sweeter Mood Spice 122
5 Recipes to Improve Your Mental Focus 125
Cinnamon Candied Walnuts with Eleuthero 128
Diy Sunflower Seed Butter 130
Sunpower Powder and Spread 132
Sunpower Powder 132
Food for Thought Chia Puddings 133
Raspberry and Rhodiola Chia Yogurt 135
Matcha and Peach Chia Seed Pudding with Gynostemma 136
Brainiac Oxymel 137
Ultimate Choco Chia Dessert Pudding 139
Chili Lime Pistachios with Dang Shen (aka Dang Good Pistachios) 140
Brain Goo 142
Thinking Cup 144
Lavender and Schisandra Syrup and Soda 147
Blackberry Brilliance Cordial 149
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary 150
6 Recipes to Improve Your Immune Function 153
Goji and Elderberry Syrup 157
Astragalus Multi-Grain Bowls 159
Amla and Ginger Instant Tea 160
Burdock Skillet Sauté 162
Run Ragged Extract 163
Strawberry Eleuthero Shrub 164
Eleuthero Vinegar Extract 165
Shrub Fruit Syrup 165
Strawberry Eleuthero Shrub 166
More Adaptogens Plz! Miso 167
Immune Berry Astragalus Gummies 170
Cinnamon Cordyceps Cocoa 173
Maple Ginger Immune Elixir 174
7 Recipes to Improve Your Energy and Stamina 177
Rhodiola Fruit Leathers 181
Pear Blueberry Fruit Leathers 182
Cherry Raspberry Fruit Leathers 182
Simply Strawberry Fruit Leathers 182
All-Purpose Nettle Seed Salt 184
Maca and Suma Maple Syrup 186
Granola Bites 187
Lost in the Wilderness Overnight Steep 188
Dang Shen and Hawthorn Blend 190
Coconut Dainties 192
Coconut Cranorange Dainties 193
Coconut Chocolate Hazelnut Dainties 193
Coconut, Yogurt, and Fresh Fruit Dainties 194
Ginseng Extract 195
Super Switchel 196
Super Switchel Salt 197
Super Switchel 197
Eleuthero Lemon Gelée 199
8 Recipes to Support Women's Health 201
Pomegranate Basil Soda with Rhodiola 205
Shatavari Honey and Figs 206
Roseroot Potion 207
By Your Lady's Leave(s) 210
Maca-Choco Truffles 212
Superwoman Shots 213
Drop of Magic Kitchen Oils 215
Spicy Shatavari Magic 216
Herbes de Provence and Ashwagandha Magic 216
Schlsandra and Oregano Oil 216
Easy Maca Smoothie 219
Loving Life Elixir 220
Bee Vital Seasoning 223
9 Recipes to Support Men's Health 225
Superman Shots 227
Pepita Bombs 228
Cranberry Electuary 230
Men's Chai and Mushroom Tea 233
Suma Pepita Smoothie 235
Man of Legend Truffles 236
Sarsaparilla and Damiana Potion 238
Powerblast Popcorn Balls 239
Suma Orange Cream Elixir 242
Lionheart Seasoning Blend 245
Good for the Gander Overnight Steep 247
10 Recipes to Improve Your Hair, Skin, and Nails 249
Blueberry Nettle Smoothie 253
Berry and Blossom Beauty Brew 255
Brains and Beauty Bitters 257
Beauty Gelée 258
Goji and Amla Bonbons 261
Bright Eyes Tea 262
Beauty Breakfast Bowl Sprinkle 264
Legendary Golden Beauty Elixir 265
Shatavarl Oil 267
No Flore Raccoon Root Brew 268
Conclusion: Enjoying Adaptogens Every Day 271
Appendix A Resources and Suppliers 273
Appendix B Bibliography 275
US/Metric Conversion Chart 276
Index 279