What Are Adaptogens and How Do They Work?

In this episode of HerbMentor Radio, David Winston explores adaptogens and their importance in this day and age. Adaptogens help the body adapt to stress and increase health.

David Winston, RH (AHG), is an herbalist and ethnobotanist with over 40 years of training in Cherokee, Chinese and Western herbal traditions. He has had a clinical practice for over 30 years and is an herbal consultant to physicians throughout North America.

David founded an herbal manufacturing company called Herbalist & Alchemist as well as David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies. David is author of many books including Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief. He is also a founding member of the American Herbalists Guild and a founding advisory board member of United Plant Savers.