Adaptogen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adaptogen is a noun meaning (alternative medicine) Any natural herbal substance, such as ginseng, that is purported to assist the body to adapt to stress, and to exert a normalizing effect upon body functions.
Meaning
(alternative medicine) Any natural herbal substance, such as ginseng, that is purported to assist the body to adapt to stress, and to exert a normalizing effect upon body functions.
Example Sentences
As members sipped from their glasses, Joey Rubin, a leader of the group’s Los Angeles chapter, explained that the drink contained adaptogens, herbs said to increase focus and stimulate creativity.
Word Forms
- adaptogens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counteradaptation, antistressor, tonic, relaxant, adjuvant, anti-depressant.
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