Adaptogen + botanical guide
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Rosemary
Not only does this twiggy herb ease stress with its aromatic properties, but it also has been shown to work as a natural pain reliever and can help increase blood circulation to an area which brings in a supply of nutrients and clears out cellular waste to help reduce inflammation.Find it in: Cosmic Cream -
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.
Find it in: Bring it
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Spearmint
Spearmint oil has been shown to decrease musculoskeletal pain through its natural analgesic properties. In combination with the antioxidant, cleansing and all-around soothing effects on the skin, spearmint is packed with healthful benefits for the body.
Find it in: Cosmic Cream
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Sweet Basil leaf
Also known as Tulsi, or holy basil, sweet basil leaf is a powerful adaptogen used in Ayurvedic medicine for millennia. It fights stress and anxiety and promotes a clear and calm mind while also acting as a natural painkiller. This super herb’s adaptogen power runs deep, containing a plethora of benefits for the body and mind.
Find it in: Cosmic Cream
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.