What Does The Term “Adaptogenic” Mean? 

Although it may seem peculiar at first, the term “adaptogenic” is actually quite straightforward. Stemming from the Greek adapto, which means “to adjust,” and the suffix “genic,” which means “producing” or “generating,” adaptogenic translates to mean producing adjustment. Therefore, a substance labeled as such would produce or result in adaptation.

As the name suggests, plants known as adaptogenic herbs help the body to adapt. Whether it’s to physical, emotional, or chemical stresses, these substances help your body cope with the rigors and long-term effects of such stress, allowing it to return to homeostasis. For these reasons, adaptogens are often used for a variety of contradictory health issues. For example, an adaptogen may increase low blood pressure or decrease high blood pressure. The term adaptogenic gains further meaning when speaking of General Adaptation Syndrome. These plants are said to extend the adaptation stage, postponing the exhaustion stage and assisting the body in resisting breakdown.

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