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Meet adaptogens, a family of herbs roughly defined by their link to the secretion of stress hormones in the body. You've already heard of some, like ginseng, and maybe eleuthero and ashwagandha.

Adaptogen versus herbs. According to David Hoffman’s book Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practise of Herbal Medicine, an adaptogen is an herb that increases resistance and resilience to stress.

For an herb to qualify as a true adaptogen, it should meet three criteria: It must be non-specific, helping the body resist a wide range of stressors, whether physical, chemical, or biological.