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Adaptogens

Herbs for Longevity and Everyday Wellness
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Adaptogens by Adriana Ayales explores the centuries-old use of adaptogenic herbs such as ginseng, cordyceps, and rhodiola, renowned for mitigating the effects of stress on the body. This guide offers detailed insights into these powerful herbs and introduces complementary and 'master' herbs under current scientific study. With 30 recipes spanning food, beverages, and natural beauty treatments, the book provides practical ways to enhance energy, mental clarity, and overall vitality. Beautifully illustrated, it also includes daily self-care tips to support holistic wellness.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in natural health and wellness, herbal remedies, and traditional Eastern medicine. It suits both beginners curious about adaptogens and those seeking practical recipes and lifestyle advice to support stress resilience and vitality.

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A practitioner of herbal healing offers a fascinating and beautiful introduction to adaptogenic herbs--what they are, how they can improve your life, and how you can use them in your own rituals for personal wellness.

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Adaptogenic herbs—such as ginseng, cordyceps, and rhodiola—work to counteract the effects of stress on the body. Used for millennia in Eastern healing, they have now become popular again. Adriana Ayales, owner of Anima Mundi Herbals, shares her in-depth knowledge of these amazing herbs in Adaptogens.

In addition to a list of complementary herbs that pair well with adaptogens, Ayales also lists 'master herbs' being researched for their adaptogenic-like chemistry. She offers 30 recipes for food, drinks, and natural beauty cures that can help banish fatigue, sharpen your mind, stimulate your central nervous system, and enhance vitality.

Beautifully illustrated throughout, this authoritative guide also provides daily self-care tips for promoting wellness in mind, body, and spirit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454934592

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 November 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Sterling Ethos

Illustration: all in color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 400g

About the Author

Adriana Ayales is the owner of Anima Mundi Herbals, and a Costa Rican native who dedicated herself to the study of plants and healing from a young age. She uses rainforest tribal-style botany, as well as classic European alchemy, bridging the gap between indigenous medicine and Western practices. Adriana lives in New York City.

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