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Adaptogens & Functional Plants
70 products across ashwagandha, rhodiola, ginseng, maca, holy basil, schisandra and functional mushrooms including lion's mane, reishi, cordyceps and chaga. Brands include Viridian, New Leaf, Lamberts, Ayurvediq Wellness, Fushi Wellbeing and HealthAid.
What does "adaptogen" mean?
It is a traditional and marketing term rather than a regulatory one. It describes plants used in Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal traditions and, more recently, Western herbalism. It has no legal definition in Great Britain and no approved health claim attaches to it.
Being straight about the evidence
No adaptogen carries an authorised health claim here - not ashwagandha, not rhodiola, not ginseng, not any of the mushrooms. We stock them because a great many customers ask for them and know what they are buying, but you will not find us describing what they do. Some products hold a Traditional Herbal Registration, which is granted on long-standing use rather than clinical trials; where that applies, the pack states it.
What to compare instead
Extract ratio and standardisation. KSM-66 and Sensoril are standardised ashwagandha extracts and will state a withanolide percentage; rhodiola extracts state rosavin and salidroside content. Mushroom products differ in whether they use fruiting body or mycelium, and whether they are extracts or milled powder - fruiting body extracts generally cost more. A big milligram figure on a raw powder is not comparable to a smaller one on a concentrated extract.
Interactions worth knowing
Ginseng can interact with warfarin and with diabetes medication. Ashwagandha is not recommended in pregnancy, and is best avoided with thyroid medication without advice. St John's Wort, sold elsewhere in the shop, interacts with a long list of prescription medicines. If you take anything prescribed, check with your pharmacist before starting a herbal product.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
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MYVITAMINS Ashwagandha 90 Capsules
Ashwagandha, also known as Indian Ginseng or Winter Cherry, is a traditional herb that's native to India and commonly used in ayurvedic medicine. T...
View full detailsHerb PharmAsian Ginseng 30ml
Herb Pharm use white Panax ginseng root here, and say where it comes from, which is more than most ginseng products manage.The extract is certified...
View full detailsAyurvediq WellnessOrganic Tulsi Holy Basil 60 Capsules
OVERVIEW: Tulsi, also known as Holy Basil, has been a revered herb in Ayurvedic medicine for over 3,000 years. This fragrant herb is considered sac...
View full detailsHealthAidMaca 500mg Equivalent 60 Tablets
All HealthAid herbs are formulated using the best quality extracts and powders; derived from wild crafted or organically grown herbs meticulously p...
View full detailsJust Natural OrganicMaca Powder 200g
Just Natural Organic Maca Root Powder is sourced from trusted organic producers in Peru and packed in our purpose-built facility in Southampton. Ma...
View full detailsGreens OrganicMaca Powder 100g
Greens Organic Maca Powder 100g
Herb PharmMaca Extract 30ml
Maca is almost always sold as a powder. This is a liquid extract, which is a different proposition entirely.The extract is certified organic maca r...
View full detailsTogether HealthRhodiola Extract 30 Capsules
"Rhodiola rosea, often called ""golden root"" or ""Arctic root"", is one of the most well-known adaptogens with a history of use spanning centuries...
View full detailsHigher NatureAshwagandha & Rhodiola Complex 30 Capsules
This one-a-day formulation is not just any old ashwagandha, KSM-66 organic ashwagandha root extract and we combine it with added extras such as rho...
View full detailsQuestAshwagandha Extract 500mg 60 Capsules
Quest Ashwagandha Extract 500mg - 60 Capsules Premium Quality Ashwagandha Supplement Experience the benefits of a high-quality Ashwagandha supple...
View full detailsNutriburstAshwagandha KSM-66 60 Gummies
30 Days Supply: Simply take 2 tropical flavour gummies with food. Our premium Ashwagandha gummies contain KSM-66, a branded full-spectrum Ashwagand...
View full detailsHigher NatureAstaxanthin & Blackcurrant 90 Capsules
Astaxanthin is the pigment that makes salmon and shrimp pink, and it is one of the more costly carotenoids to produce, which is why it is usually s...
View full detailsHealthAidAshwagandha 60 Tablets
Ashwagandha, known also as Winter cherry, is often referred to as Indian ginseng because of its ability to boost energy, promote stamina and work a...
View full detailsTrue VedaOrganic Ashwagandha 60 capsules
True Veda Organic Ashwagandha features KSM-66, a premium root-only extract with 5% Withanolides, free from additives or preservatives. Traditionall...
View full detailsCytoplanOrganic Ashwagandha 500mg 60 Capsules
Our unique, premium quality Organic Ashwagandha contains 500mg of organic ashwagandha root, and has been certified organic by the Soil Association....
View full detailsNature's TruthAshwagandha 1200mg 60 Raspberry Gummies
Support your mental equilibrium with Nature's Truth Ashwagandha Gummies, delivering 1200mg of standardised Withania somnifera root extract per serv...
View full detailsAyurvediq WellnessShilajit & Ashwagandha 60 Capsules
OVERVIEW: Discover the potent effects of Shilajit, a revered adaptogen sourced from the Himalayan mountains. While rooted in ancient tradition, its...
View full detailsAyurvediq WellnessAshwaganda & Pepper 60 Capsules
OVERVIEW: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a traditional herb used for centuries in Ayurvedic practice across India and surrounding regions. Oft...
View full detailsMultiViAshwagandha Supplement KSM-66 30 Capsules
Multivi Ashwagandha Capsules - Natural Adaptogen for Stress, Focus & Energy Multivi's Ashwagandha Capsules are designed to help you manage dail...
View full detailsTripCherry Ashwagandha 60 Gummies
Find your calm with TRIP. Powered by KSM-66 Ashwagandha, and with a juicy cherry flavour, TRIP Ashwagandha Gummies are carefully crafted to help yo...
View full detailsNew LeafGinkgo Complex 120 Tablets
INTRODUCING NEW LEAF'S GINKGO BILOBA AND KOREAN GINSENG TABLETS New Leaf's presents a unique blend in its Ginkgo Biloba and Korean Ginseng Tablets...
View full detailsNature's TruthMaca Root 2500mg 60 Tablets
Nature's Truth Maca Root delivers 2500mg of concentrated Lepidium meyenii per tablet, harnessing a potent 111:1 extract of this traditionally rever...
View full detailsFitoAshwagandha 500mg 7.5% 40 Capsules
Ashwagandha is a type of plant which grows in parts of Asia. Extracts from its root are used for a number of purposes, but particularly to help nou...
View full detailsNew LeafMaca Root & Ginseng 180 Capsules
New Leaf Maca Root & Ginseng combines three potent herbal extracts in a single formulation. Each capsule delivers 6000mg of Maca Root, KSM-66 A...
View full detailsHerb PharmAshwagandha Alcohol Free 30ml
Herb Pharm make this without alcohol, using vegetable glycerine, which is the reason to choose it over a standard tincture.The extract is certified...
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