CALMTREE LONDON
APOTHECARY
HERBAL WISDOM
ADAPTOGENS
Adaptogen is a name for a select few herbs that have been used for their powerful properties for thousands of years. The term adaptogen was given by russian scientist Dr. Nikolai Lazarev in 1947, during the Soviet search for natural and safe remedies to increase the resistance to biological stress.
Adaptogenic herbs help the body adapt to different stressors caused by our physical and emotional surroundings. They regulate the release of stress hormones from the adrenal glands to help us cope with modern life demands that would otherwise overwhelm the body.
For a herb to be classed as an adaptogen, it must be:​
NURTURING
brings nutritive strength to the whole body
SAFE
non-toxic and non-addictive over time
HOLISTIC
acts on various parts of the body and not localised
BALANCING
works to restore homeostasis
AYURVEDIC HERBALISM
Known as one of the oldest medicines in the world, Ayurveda is a complete healing science including physical, psychological and spiritual aspects of life. Health is viewed as a metabolic balance. Disease is seen as an imbalance between the combination of elements that form the foundation of an individual's constitution. Recognising imbalances allows us to address not only physical symptoms, but also the deeper energetic and emotional imbalances that often go unacknowledged in western approaches.
A main factor in the Ayurvedic understanding of herbs is the system of herbal energetics and how they interact with the body’s inner landscape.
This nuanced understanding makes Ayurvedic herbalism uniquely suited to modern, health-conscious individuals seeking more than generic solutions.
Made from botanicals and adaptogens in our apothecary, our bespoke herbal blends are formulated to honour your unique physiology. Understanding that no two bodies are the same, we offer a complimentary 15-minute discovery consultation, to understand your individual constitution, lifestyle and current imbalances. From there you will have a personalised nutrition plan and herbal blend formulated to meet you where you are and support where you're going.