Adaptogens:

Gotu kola is an herb used extensively in Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine. The main active ingredients in gotu kola are triterpenoids. They reduce inflammation, may prevent from scar tissue formation by

See “Ginkgo Biloba” under the section of “Sports – Performance Enhances”.    

Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) is related to Asian ginseng (panax ginseng). Known  also as ci wu jia, devil`s shrub, and touch-me-not, eleuthero has been widely used in Chinese medicine. The active ingredients of eleuthero responsible for

Cordyceps sinensis is a type of Chinese mushroom famous as “caterpillar cfungus”. This herb has been traditionally used as an aphrodisiac. The active ingredients in cordyceps sinensis are cordycepin, adenosine, ophiocordin,

Cat`s claw is an adaptogen with an increasing popularity. Other common names for cat`s claw are hawk’s claw, pot hook, uño de gato, vilcacora and sparrowhawk nail. This herb mostly grows in

Being widely used in Chinese medicine, astragalus is a potent adaptogen with anti – viral, anti – inflammatory and immune – enhancing activities. It contains the active ingredients flavonoids, triterpene glycosides, polysaccharides,

Being closely related to American ginseng, Asian ginseng is also known as Panax ginseng, Korean ginseng and Chinese ginseng. The active ingredients in panax ginseng are ginsenosides, polysaccharides, panaxans, saponins, and vanillic

Ashwagandha is also known as Indian ginseng, ginseng of ayurvedic medicine, and winter cherry. It belongs to pepper family and its main active ingredients are cuscohygrine, tropine, and withanolides especially withaferin A. Athletic Benefits of

See “Maca Root” under the section of “Testosterone Boosters”.      

  Ginseng is regarded as the prototypic adaptogen, and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is one of them. The plant Panax quinquefolius grows in the northern and central parts of the United