Ancient cultures revered adaptogenic herbs for their profound balancing properties. For more than 40 years, adaptogens have been scientifically proven in clinical and laboratory studies for their therapeutic value, safety and effectiveness. To be considered a true adaptogen, a plant must conform to the following criteria:
Some Key Ingredients in Clear Energy American Ginseng: Known to enhance energy, adaptability, and heighten alertness, American Ginseng is a cooling herb highly regarded for its ability to increase endurance, replenish fluids and tonify the lungs. Astragalus root: Traditionally heralded as "the great protector", Astragalus is known for its amazing strengthening effects, particularly to the musculature. It is therefore greatly beneficial to those who are physically active and require abundant energy. Codonopsis root: Believed to have an action similar to Ginseng, yet milder, Codonopsis is extremely effective at relieving fatigue. Its blood-building quality makes it especially helpful for people who are weakened due to illness. Schizandra Berry: Used to sharpen concentration, improve memory, increase alertness and promote vigor, historically Schizandra has been held in very high favor by Chinese women for its beauty enhancing properties. Various tests have shown that moderate therapeutic doses can improve activities requiring concentration, fine coordination, sensitivity and endurance. Polygonum: Maintains youthfulness and provides overall strength to the body, Polygonum has also been shown to strengthen tendons, ligaments, bones, and help prevent premature aging. Lycium Fruit: Used for centuries as a longevity herb, Lycium Fruit is further believed to fortify the immune system against disease, and provide sustained energy. Licorice root: The most commonly used herb in Chinese herbalism, Licorice helps to increase vital energy, build strong muscle tissue and is often used as a detoxifier to cleanse the blood and liver. Rhodiola Rosea: According to noted plant biochemist Dr. Zakir Ramazanov, "Rhodiola rosea is a much more powerful anti-stress, positive mood and memory enhancing compound than other phyto-medicines, including St. John's wort, Ginkgo biloba, and Panax ginseng. Dr. L. Utkin, Russian botanist and nutritionist, performed some of the first research on Rhodiola, demonstrating the plant's ability to enhance physical endurance and increase sexual performance. Maca root: Also known as "Peruvian Ginseng" in South America, Maca is rapidly gaining attention in the United States for its success in supporting energy, stamina, libido and for its hormone balancing effects in both men and women. In traditional Andean culture, Maca is used for male impotence, menopausal symptoms, menstrual disorders and as an aphrodisiac. In Incan society, Maca was used like ginseng, to impart "kalpa", or
