Adaptogens are herbs that help body adapt to stress and restore balance. Dr. Israel Brekham defined them as non-toxic, stress-resistant, and balancing. Adaptogens work by re-regulating hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis
Native to eastern North America, grows 6-18 in tall with palmately compound leaves. Contains dammarane-type ginsenosides, higher levels than Asian ginseng. First discovered by Lafitau in 1716 near Montreal
Ginsenosides are steroid glycosides found exclusively in Panax genus plants. Named based on TLC retention factor, with '0' being most polar. Can be isolated from roots, stems, and leaves of ginseng plants
Native to mountainous regions of Russia, Northeast China and Korean Peninsula. Primarily cultivated in Korea, with Chinese production including South China ginseng. Plants reach 30-60 cm height with spindle-shaped taproot. Roots harvested when plants are 5-6 years old
Ginseng tea is a traditional Korean infusion made from ginseng root. Ginseng grows in cool, damp forests, takes 4-6 years to harvest. Roots can be processed into red (steamed) or white (air-dried) forms
Ginseng is the root of plants in the genus Panax. Five main species exist: Korean, South China, Himalayan, American, and Vietnamese. Wild ginseng grows naturally in mountains and is endangered globally