Balance | Supplements for Stress & Energy

Understanding Adaptogens: How They Work

Adaptogens are a distinctive group of herbs traditionally used to help the body adapt to physical and emotional stress. Rather than acting primarily as stimulants or sedatives, they are thought to support the body’s wider stress-response systems and its ability to maintain physiological balance, or homeostasis. 

By helping to moderate the way the body responds to periods of increased demand, adaptogenic herbs may support resilience, energy, mood and sleep during times of stress. Their effects vary between individual herbs, however, and the strength of clinical evidence differs considerably from one adaptogen to another. 

Our Balance formula brings together carefully selected, clinically studied botanicals traditionally valued for their adaptogenic and restorative properties. Working together, they support the body’s response to stress, promote mental and physical resilience, and help maintain balanced energy, mood and cognitive wellbeing during periods of increased demand. 

Rhodiola rosea (Rhodiola Root): Rhodiola is a prized high-altitude adaptogen with a rich history of use in supporting the body’s natural capacity to handle mental and physical pressure. Traditionally relied upon by herbalists to ease mental fatigue and burnout, it supports cognitive performance, memory retention, and morning alertness. Rich in natural antioxidants, it helps support physical endurance and balanced energy levels supporting everyday low energy without causing a crash.

Withania somnifera (Ashwagandha): Often referred to as Indian Ginseng, Ashwagandha is an ancient Ayurvedic cornerstone valued for its ability to foster both emotional stability and physical vitality. It is traditionally used to help down-regulate a hyperactive stress response, calming an overactive mind and gently supporting the natural biological rhythms required to improve restorative sleep quality. Historically, it has been relied upon to support the body through prolonged periods of stress and physical or mental fatigue; unlike caffeine, it was traditionally used to lift vital energy levels while remaining deeply grounding and non-stimulating.

Matricaria recutita (Chamomile): While famous for its gentle ability to soothe tension and quiet a restless mind, chamomile is a powerhouse nervous system botanica.. In traditional herbalism, it acts as a comforting bridge between the mind and gut, helping to ease tight, spasmodic digestive discomfort, wind, and stress-induced bloating. Its mild relaxation properties also help soothe tension-based headaches, an incredibly common physical side effect of a busy, stressful lifestyle.

Ocimum tenuiflorum (Tulsi / Holy Basil): Revered as a sacred, nourishing botanical, Tulsi is traditionally used to bring an uplifting, clarifying sense of balance to both mind and body. It works beautifully alongside other adaptogens to support focus, cognitive clarity, and balance emotions. Traditional use also suggests that Tulsi provides a comforting, warming effect on the digestive tract, helping to keep the gastric environment settled during times of intense mental pressure.