What are adaptogens?
And how can they help? An introduction to the mushrooms and herbs in every AdaptoFlow product.
Plants and mushrooms that help you adapt
Adaptogens are herbs and mushrooms traditionally used to help the body adapt to everyday physical, mental and environmental stress, and to return to its natural balance, known as homeostasis.* Scientists first used the word "adaptogen" in the 1940s, but many of these plants have been part of traditional practice for thousands of years.
Functional mushrooms are mushrooms valued for more than flavor. Some, like Reishi and Cordyceps, are classic adaptogens. Others, like Lion's Mane and Turkey Tail, are prized for their own benefits and are often enjoyed alongside adaptogens.*
Traditional herbs such as stinging nettle and dandelion have been gathered in the Appalachian Mountains for generations as nourishing spring tonics.*
Adaptogenic roots, spices and botanicals round out our jam and gummies: ashwagandha, tulsi (holy basil), maca, astragalus, turmeric, licorice root, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, dulse seaweed and raw honey.*
Meet our ingredients, one by one
Each adaptogen has its own constitution and action. Select one to learn what it is, what's in it and how it can support you.*
Functional mushrooms
In every AdaptoFlow product.
Lion's Mane
Hericium erinaceus
Valued for supporting focus, memory and everyday mental clarity.*
How it can help → Functional mushroom · AdaptogenCordyceps
Cordyceps militaris
Traditionally used to support energy, stamina and an active lifestyle.*
How it can help → Functional mushroom · AdaptogenReishi
Ganoderma lucidum
Known as a calming mushroom that supports relaxation and balance.*
How it can help → Functional mushroomTurkey Tail
Trametes versicolor
One of the richest sources of fungal beta-glucans, for healthy immune and gut support.*
How it can help →Herbs, roots and botanicals
Stinging nettle and dandelion are in our Nettle & Dandelion tincture. The rest are in AdaptoJam, AdaptoBar and AdaptoBites; each product page lists exactly which.
Stinging Nettle
Urtica dioica
A mineral-rich herb traditionally used as a nourishing spring tonic.*
How it can help → Traditional herbDandelion
Taraxacum officinale
A traditional bitter herb used to support healthy digestion.*
How it can help → AdaptogenAshwagandha
Withania somnifera
A classic adaptogen root for calm, stress tolerance and restful sleep.*
How it can help → AdaptogenTulsi (Holy Basil)
Ocimum tenuiflorum
A sacred Ayurvedic herb that helps the body resist everyday stress.*
How it can help → AdaptogenAstragalus
Astragalus membranaceus
A traditional adaptogen root for immune support and resilience to stress.*
How it can help → Adaptogen · Cruciferous rootMaca Root
Lepidium meyenii
An Andean root vegetable for physical and mental energy and a positive mood.*
How it can help → Traditional herbTurmeric
Curcuma longa
A golden root rich in curcumin, for a healthy inflammatory response.*
How it can help → Traditional herbGinger Root
Zingiber officinale
A warming root that supports digestion and eases occasional queasiness.*
How it can help → Traditional herbLicorice Root
Glycyrrhiza glabra
A naturally sweet root for adrenal, gut and respiratory support.*
How it can help → Traditional spiceCeylon Cinnamon
Cinnamomum verum
"True" cinnamon that supports steady energy and healthy blood sugar.*
How it can help → Sea vegetableDulse (Red Seaweed)
Palmaria palmata
A red seaweed naturally rich in minerals, iodine and plant protein.*
How it can help → Natural sweetenerRaw Honey
Apis mellifera
Unprocessed honey, a natural energy source rich in antioxidants.*
How it can help →Better together
Adaptogens are rich in natural phytochemicals: plant and fungal compounds such as beta-glucans, triterpenes and flavonoids. When we blend adaptogens, their individual actions work in harmony.*
That's why every AdaptoFlow product combines several mushrooms and herbs in one small, controlled serving. Together they can help support a healthy inflammatory response, help the body manage everyday stress, and support a healthy immune system.*
A blend for every day
- Focus: Lion's Mane, tulsi*
- Energy: Cordyceps, maca, Ceylon cinnamon*
- Calm and everyday stress: Reishi, ashwagandha, tulsi*
- Immune support: Turkey Tail, astragalus*
- Healthy inflammatory response: turmeric, ginger*
- Digestion: dandelion, ginger, licorice root, raw honey*
- Nourishment: stinging nettle, dulse*
The power is in the extract
Mushrooms have tough cell walls that the body can't easily break down. Extraction releases the beneficial compounds inside. We use dual extraction, because water and alcohol each pull out different compounds.
Select
We start with mushrooms and herbs, most of them grown in Western North Carolina and Southern Appalachia.
Hot water extraction
The mushrooms are simmered in hot water to draw out water-soluble compounds such as polysaccharides and beta-glucans.
Alcohol extraction
They're then steeped in grain alcohol to draw out alcohol-soluble compounds such as triterpenes and sterols.
Combine
The two extracts are combined into one full-spectrum tincture. Water pulls out what alcohol can't, and alcohol pulls out what water can't.
Find them in every product
One dropper of tincture, one square of AdaptoBar, a bite or two of AdaptoBites, or a spoonful of AdaptoJam a day.
Shop now* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.