AdapTEAgen

Loose leaf Herbal Tea Blend AdapTEAgen 

Ingredients: Holy Basil (Tulsi), Ashwagandha and Gotu kola 

An adaptogen is a natural herb that helps the body fight stress, supports normal metabolic function, and restores systemic equilibrium. 

In general, primary adaptogens have been proven through a long history of traditional use as well as rigorous scientific study.

Primary adaptogens also meet the primary criteria of being an adaptogen, which include:

• Produce a Nonspecific Defense Response to Stress
• They Have a Normalising Influence on the Body
• They are Non-Toxic
• They Help Re-Regulate Endocrine, Nervous System, Immune, Digestive, and Cardiovascular Function

Health Benefits of Ashwagandha:

The positive effects of Withania somnifera have been confirmed by over 40 clinical studies to date, with the following major health benefits:

• May Help To Reduce Stress: Ashwagandha has been shown to be helpful anti-stress herb due to its adaptogenic effects. A clinical trial looked at the stress-relieving effects of ashwagandha root in stressed healthy adults. The researchers found that ashwagandha reduced perceived stress in the study participants. It also reduced cortisol levels (a physiological marker for stress) and improved sleep quality.
• May Help With Anxiety: Clinical research indicates that ashwagandha root may work to safely and effectively improve your resistance towards stress and improve your self-assessed quality of life. Because of this, it’s thought to be one of the best herbs for anxiety. A clinical study analyzed the effects of ashwagandha root extract on people with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Those who were given ashwagandha root showed significant reductions in anxiety symptoms
• May Improve Sleep Quality: Clinical research has found that ashwagandha may work to promote deeper sleep and overall sleep quality.
• May Support Hormonal Health & Sexual Function: Clinical trials indicate that ashwagandha may support hormonal health, fertility, and sexual function. More clinical research is needed to further validate these effects.
• May Enhance Athletic Performance: Ashwagandha is also a possible ergogenic (performance-enhancing) herb. Research has generally shown positive results for strength, endurance, and muscle gain. 
• May Improve Cognitive Function: Clinical trials show that ashwagandha may work to benefit brain health and cognition
• May Help Reduce Pain: There is also some evidence of the benefits of ashwagandha for pain reduction, which may have relevance for pain-related conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis
• May Improve Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Two clinical trials show that ashwagandha may benefit individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Study
• May Reduce Schizophrenia: Two clinical trials looked into the effects of ashwagandha on individuals with schizophrenia. Study

Tulsi Holy Basil Benefits:

Holy basil is an herb indigenous to India and has been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine.

Also known as “tulsi”, this herb is known for its adaptogenic effects.

There are many benefits attributed to holy basil and some of the more commonly reported ones include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, hepatoprotective (protecting the liver), neuroprotective (protecting the brain), and cardioprotective (protecting the heart).

• Stress-Reducing Properties: One of the primary benefits of tulsi is its adaptogenic ability to fight stress. A human clinical trial found that tulsi users had 39% better stress management when compared to a placebo group. The researchers also found that holy basil helped to decrease health scores of symptoms such as forgetfulness, sexual problems of recent origin, frequent feeling of exhaustion, and sleep problems
• May Improve Brain Function: Tulsi also helps to improve brain function by improving reaction time and reducing anxiety.
• May Support The Immune System: Tulsi has also been shown to help to support the immune system.
• May Help Manage Blood Sugar: Holy basil benefits the body through its ability to stabilize blood sugar. Due to this unique property, it’s thought that tulsi is an important herb for weight loss.
• Other Benefits: May Benefit Symptoms of Asthma: There have been several human studies with tulsi. In one study, holy basil was found to help reduce asthma symptoms. May Reduce Allergies: Tulsi is a known mast cell stabliser 

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has been used in traditional herbal medicine for mental rejuvenation and longevity. 

Ingredients: Tulsi Rama, Withania somnifera, Centella asiatica