Adaptogens List
Many natural nootropics may possess adaptogen benefits, See below for a list of the best adaptogen supplements to consider.
Ashwagandha
Scientifically known as Withania somnifera, ashwagandha is a plant that grows throughout India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. The plant, along with its berries and roots, plays a foundational role in Ayurvedic medicine, which used ashwagandha as an overall rejuvenator.
Studies have found that ashwagandha is an adaptogen,
Ashwagandha has also been used in several proprietary extracted forms, including KSM-66 and Sensoril. Find out which one is best for you: KSM-66 vs Sensoril.
Bacopa Monnieri
More commonly known as water hyssop, Bacopa monnieri is an herb often used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
Two common proprietary extracts of Bacopa monnieri include Bacognize and Synapsa.
Cordyceps militaris
Cordyceps is a genus of sac fungi and mushrooms comprising more than 400 known species. These medicinal mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for millennia with the first known recordings of cordyceps noted in a Chinese medical herb text from 200 A.D.
Along with potential adaptogen benefits, Research suggests that cordyceps may help to support general health.
Panax Ginseng
Panax ginseng, often considered true ginseng, has been used for centuries in traditional Asian medicine.
While most users focus on the root, extracts can be taken from both the root and the leaf. GS15-4 is a proprietary panax ginseng extract.
Polygala tenuifolia
Red Reishi
A varietal of the Ganoderma lucidum mushroom, Red Reishi mushrooms are the most commonly used and cultivated, used since 300 BC in Chinese herbal medicines.
Rhodiola rosea
Rhodiola rosea is a plant that grows in cold regions and high altitudes. Scientists have identified about 140 active compounds in the plant.
