Ever since my brother joined the military, I have heard the phrase adapt or die just about every time we talk. As you can imagine, some of that philosophy has filtered over into other areas of our life. It is no surprise then that when we started looking at herbal supplements, we were attracted to adaptogenic herbs.
That may sound like a mouthful, but when you look at the first part of that word, adapt, you can surmise pretty quickly what these type of herbs are all about.
Adaptogenic herbs are herbs that grow in harsh climates and have evolved in such a way that they can survive the circumstances.
Sounds fascinating right? Some of these herbs include, Asian Ginseng, Holy Basil, Ashwagandha, and my favorite adaptogen, Rhodiola Rosea.
Rhodiola is not new in the folklore of traditional medicine. There are examples dating back to the Greek physician, Dioscorides in 77 AD. In Tibet, where Rhodiola readily grows in the arctic climate, newlyweds receive Rhodiola as a wish for fertility and happy children.1
While I haven’t noticed any children running around our home yet because of Rhodiola, I have noticed the mental stability and energy that Rhodiola is known for.
Remember all that stress that Adaptogenic herbs endure? Well, because they are able to survive in harsh climates, when they are transferred into a supplement form they give our bodies similar capabilities.
Some of the herbalists I have listened to over the years have mentioned how Rhodiola eliminates their jet lag while flying. Personally, I cannot remember a time when I have had jet lag, and that includes doing international trips.
The link here is for my favorite brand of Rhodiola.
With all the stress that individuals are under in this world, it is a blessing to know that the good Lord has provided ways to stand up under those trials.