adaptogens = powerful plants
Adaptogens are compounds found in herbs and roots of powerful plants. They have been used in herbal medicine for centuries and are said to perform many functions in the body to help its ability to respond and overcome the influences of physical, chemical or biological stress that may lead to serious health conditions. In theory, adaptogens recognize and “adapt” to the specific needs of your body in order to assist in achieving homeostasis -- essentially normalizing or regulating the body. Each powerful plant used in these ancient Ayurvedic, Chinese, or traditional European medicinal practices elicits distinctive functions to promote health and well-being.
We use a combination of these awesome plants with fruits, water and bubbles (for good measure) in ROCKAWAY. Please learn about individual benefits of Coastal Immunity, Tidal Defense, Endless Summer Energy and Last Stop Chill below.
coastal immunity
Powerful Plant = Tulsi
Tulsi or Holy Basil is a green, leafy and aromatic shrub native to the subcontinent of India and a preeminent example of the holistic approach of Ayurvedic medicine. There is mounting evidence that tulsi can address physical, chemical, metabolic and psychological stress through a unique combination of pharmacological actions. Sometimes referred to as “The Incomparable One,” “Mother Medicine of Nature” and “The Queen of Herbs,” Tulsi is revered as an “elixir of life” that is without equal for both its medicinal and spiritual properties.
tidal defense
Powerful Plant = Astragalus
Astragalus or Milkvetch is a flowering plant and one of 50 fundamental herbs used for centuries in Ancient Chinese medicine. It’s uses are plentiful but mainly lie in boosting immune systems and treating ailments such as the common cold. Astragalus has also been used to improve heart and kidney functions with its anti-inflammatory and blood sugar control properties.
last stop chill
Powerful Plants = Ashwagandha + Valerian Root
Ashwagandha is a small evergreen herb that grows in India, the Middle East and parts of Africa used in ancient Ayurvedic medicine and known as a Rasayana – helping to maintain youth physically and mentally. There are growing bodies of scientific evidence showing the powerful anti-stress and anti-anxiety effects of regular use of the herb also known as Indian Winter Cherry. Valerian is a flowering plant native to Europe and used in herbal medicine since ancient Greek and Roman times. Its most effective uses are through compounds found in the root to promote tranquility, improve sleep quality and treat insomnia – sometimes even known as “nature’s Valium”.
endless summer energy
Powerful Plants = Maca + Ginseng
Maca or Peruvian Ginseng is an herbaceous root vegetable native to South America, grown high in the Andes mountains of Peru. It’s mainly used for enhancing energy and endurance, but also has been used as an aphrodisiac and to improve fertility. American Ginseng is an aromatic root native to the eastern US used in traditional Chinese medicine and best known for improving cognitive brain function through increasing energy, memory and focus.