"Adaptogens" is a guide to adaptogenic herbs that counter the effects of age and stress on the body. In this book, the authors discuss how such adaptogenic herbs help the human body resist adverse influences. Also, the text tells you about each herb's properties, how to use it, how to make it, and how much to take. Winston and Maimes also explain how these remedies were historically used in India, Russia, China, and the Americas, as well as how they work, what impact they have, and how effective they are in combating stress-induced illness. This book contains monographs for each adaptogen and provides the latest scientific research on the adaptogenic herbs.