adaptogen
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Definition of adaptogen
: 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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Other Words from adaptogen
adaptogenic
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There were about three dozen ingredients, mostly plants, but the primary one was ashwagandha — currently the most popular adaptogen on the market, and not scientifically proven to do much of anything specific. — Kaitlyn Tiffany, Vox, "The all-too-understandable urge to buy a better brain," 8 July 2019 In herbal medicine, adaptogens are non-toxic plants that help the body adapt to stress and maintain a sense of well-being. — Meirav Devash, Marie Claire, "6 of the Best CBD Skincare Products You Can Buy at Sephora," 24 May 2019 The Effect: The balancing act of anxiety-busting CBD and energizing ingredients such as ginseng (a brain-stimulating adaptogen) and schisandra (an herb attributed to increasing concentration and thinking speed) made Recess a viable workday drink. — Sunset, "Our Favorite Sparkling CBD Drinks Are Relaxation in a Can," 22 Jan. 2018 Herbivore Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil combines the skin-calming adaptogen with CBD to thwart overactive oil glands and help prevent blemishes from forming. — Meirav Devash, Marie Claire, "6 of the Best CBD Skincare Products You Can Buy at Sephora," 24 May 2019 Two-fold are adaptogens, which serve a similar purpose. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, "From CBD to Sex-Positivity, the 8 Biggest Wellness Trends of 2018," 10 Dec. 2018 Now there are more than 400 kombucha brands, pushing him to look for additional sales with a new type of tea made with plant adaptogens derived from medicinal mushrooms. — Patrick Mcgroarty, WSJ, "Dull Skin? Restless Sleep? There’s a Drink for That," 28 Aug. 2018 What was funnier was meeting with beauty editors year after year who were asking about Moon Juice, adaptogens, dust, and what was in my beauty routine. — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, "Amanda Chantal Bacon Suddenly Believes in Skin Care," 27 June 2018 Cannabis, adaptogens, juice cleanses and more trendy ways to practice self-care. — Olivia Hall, The Seattle Times, "Overstressed? 15 wellness trends to help you relax," 3 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'adaptogen.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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adaptogen
noun
adap·to·gen
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Medical Definition of adaptogen
: 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,, January/February 2004
Other Words from adaptogen
adaptogenic
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… adaptogenic herbs like ginseng and milk thistle, which can help build stress resistance.
— Barb Berggoetz, The Indianapolis (Indiana) Star, 30 Oct. 2007