Adaptogen + botanical guide
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Cordyceps
Found in the foothills of the Himalayas, cordyceps are non-psychedelic fungi that help the body fight stress by enhancing how the body utilizes oxygen, and by promoting cellular ATP production. The energizing result can boost your stamina, energy and positive motivation.
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Eleuthero root
Eleuthero root helps increase your energy and stamina to reduce stress. Stress is an energy-vampire that can leave you feeling exhausted. The eleuthero root helps increase your circulation, fuel your cells, and keep them energized…it pretty much has the same effect on you, too.
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Juniper berry
This fragrant berry is not only refreshing in scent, but an energizing recharge for the body as well. Applied topically, its antibacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties help calm and cleanse the skin.
Find it in: Cosmic Cream
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Red Ginseng root
Red Ginseng is an invigorating root that has been used in traditional Eastern medicine for thousands of years. As an adaptogen, it reduces fatigue and has a natural anti-inflammatory effect in the body to aid in repairing cellular damage caused by chronic stress.
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Schisandra berry
Also known as five-flavor berry, this adaptogen is native to northern China where it has been used in traditional medicines since the 7th century. Schisandra berry is the ultimate adaptogen for balance: helping alleviate anxiety while boosting clean, feel-good energy when you feel depleted.
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Adaptogens
Just what are adaptogens anyway? We like to think of them as super herbs. Specifically, super herbs that win the fight against stress and anxiety by supporting the body’s natural calming systems.
Our bodies come equipped with natural processes that bring us back to center when our stress response releases hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Chronic stress or daily anxiety can take a toll on these systems (and our bodies), making it more difficult to return to balance.
Adaptogens are plants and herbs that naturally assist our bodies in returning to peaceful homeostasis by fueling our calming and soothing responses. Rather than being a “quick fix” solution to dampen stress and anxiety in the moment, adaptogens are traditionally taken daily to maintain your natural equilibrium and protect against future stress.
Here is a guide to the adaptogens you’ll find in Selene products and how each one contributes to your daily wellness ritual.
Botanicals
The power of botanical herbs has been harnessed by ancient medicines for thousands of years.
While adaptogens specifically react with our body’s stress response, other herbs and plants are used in Selene products for a variety of healthful benefits.
Here is a glossary of the botanicals and herbs we include in our products and how they contribute to a nourishing daily wellness ritual.