adaptogen
noun
adap·to·gen
ə-ˈdap-tə-jən 
: a nontoxic substance and especially a plant extract that is held to increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
How ashwagandha works is unclear, but it’s thought to be an adaptogen, according to Candy Tsourounis, PharmD, FCSHP, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of California San Francisco.
—Allison Tsai, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
While adaptogens are best known for their role in supplements, their topical application—via mushrooms—help make skin more resilient against environmental stress.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
How ashwagandha works is unclear, but it’s thought to be an adaptogen, according to Candy Tsourounis, PharmD, FCSHP, professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of California San Francisco.
—Allison Tsai, Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2025
While adaptogens are best known for their role in supplements, their topical application—via mushrooms—help make skin more resilient against environmental stress.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
These adaptogens emphasize Leisure’s all-day use-occasion.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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adaptogen
noun
adap·to·gen
ə-ˈdap-tə-jən
: a nontoxic substance and especially a plant extract that is held to increase the body's ability to resist the damaging effects of stress and promote or restore normal physiological functioning
Fortunately, a class of herbs known in herbal medicine as adaptogens can provide an added boost of vitality and increase the body's ability to adapt to common stresses.—James Bailey, Yoga Journal,
James Bailey, Yoga Journal,
adaptogenic
adjective
… adaptogenic herbs like ginseng and milk thistle, which can help build stress resistance.
—Barb Berggoetz, The Indianapolis (Indiana) Star
Barb Berggoetz, The Indianapolis (Indiana) Star
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