The document discusses the exploding health benefits of combining CBD and adaptogens. It begins by explaining what adaptogens are, noting they are plants that help the body cope with stress and regulate functions. Popular adaptogens mentioned include ashwagandha, rhodiola, tulsi, and reishi mushrooms. It then discusses how adaptogens and CBD interact with different systems in the body. The document concludes by noting it is generally safe to combine CBD and adaptogens but recommends consulting a doctor first and starting with small doses.

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The Exploding Health Benefits of CBD +
Adaptogens - Wait, What are Adaptogens,
Again?
Adaptogens may be a buzzword for the CBD and cananbis industry going forward.
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Cannabidiol (CBD) (https://cannabis.net/blog/history/12-cbd-facts-you-need-to-know-right-now) may seem like it’s been
a hot topic on the wellness front for quite some time now.
After all, the non-psychoactive compound of marijuana has touted for its stress and anxiety-relieving properties without
getting you high. It has a cult following, and for good reason: there’s a lot of data and evidence that CBD does work. So
it’s everywhere these days: from CBD capsules to oils (https://cannabis.net/blog/opinion/the-top-6-cbd-capsules-on-the-

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market-right-now), beverages and edibles, getting rid of stress has never been easier.
But sharing the limelight with CBD these days are adaptogens.
Adaptogens (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780124186804000166) have been known for
hundreds of years especially in Asia and India, and among those who follow Ayurvedic lifestyle principles. They refer to
types of plants that possess special properties to help the body cope with stress, regulate healthy functioning and
hormonal balance. Aside from that, they have numerous other health benefits such as help fighting off fatigue
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3991026/), reduce inflammation, improve sleep, and improve cognitive
function even when we are under periods of stress among others.
Benefits of Combining CBD and Adaptogens
Popular and common adaptogens that you’ll easily encounter in the market are the following:

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Ashwagandha: Widely used for centuries to treat stress and anxiety, and its use in ayurvedic potions. Ashwagandha is a
root that is also used in some eastern delicacies.
Rhodiola: Rhodiola is an adaptogen appreciated for its ability to provide energy. It is even said that the Vikings
consumed rhodiola before they did their raids. A 2013 study (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23443221/) discovered
that amateur cyclists who consumed the plant finished a timed race quicker than the placebo group and with reduced
heart rates.
Tulsi: This shrub, also known as the queen of herbs or holy basil, is popular in Ayurvedic tradition for its ability to reduce
anxiety and increase focus. It can also help with reducing stress and depression, while boosting immunity through
regulation of hormones and healthy responses.
Reishi mushrooms: Reishi mushrooms are renowned for their antioxidant properties. They are taken to support
immunity but can also help keep the skin looking young.
Other famous adaptogens include cordyceps, chaga, and tocos.
On their own, most adaptogens are too bitter to be consumed which is why they are usually manufactured into a
powder meant to be added to drinks or smoothies, or as capsules. When consumed, they are said to work with the
hypothalamic pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis, which is made up of several hormones, receptors, and glands in the body
whereas cannabinoids interact with our endocannabinoid system (https://cannabis.net/blog/medical/amazing-facts-
about-your-endocannabinoid-system).
Adaptogens work with the HPA to restore homeostasis and balance within our system especially if we are feeling out of
whack because of exposure to stress whether it’s physical, emotional, mental, or environmental. In many cases, we
produce stress hormones and adaptogens can help to reduce it while when there’s too little of one, adaptogens can
help replenish it. Adaptogens are meant to be taken in the long term to provide stability to our internal systems instead
of taking them as a band-aid remedy whenever we feel sick, so you likely won’t feel many benefits using them just once.

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On the other hand, immediate effects can be felt when you use CBD to medicate for a variety of conditions such as
anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, and more though you can also use CBD as part of a long-term holistic solution for
improving overall health.
However, the benefits of CBD as well as adaptogens clearly fill a massive void in western medicine so it’s not surprising
to see patients fall for their charms. You don’t even have to be ill in order to appreciate the benefits of CBD and
adaptogens; they can be taken to support your overall system.
Is It Safe to Combine CBD and Adaptogens?
Both cannabis and adaptogens are nontoxic plants that interact with the human body gently. But before you start
taking adaptogens or combining it with CBD, here are some things to keep in mind:
Talk to your physician first: At the time of writing, both CBD and adaptogens are not regulated by the FDA especially
when they are produced into food and drink or taken as supplements. They don’t have to work or prove its safety in
order to be sold in the marketplace. Having said that, there are many brands out there for both that are dubious as well
as highly renowned, so make sure that you do your research or ask for your doctor’s recommendations.
Additionally, your physician can also give you clearance to take certain CBD and adaptogen products to make sure that
everything in the ingredient list is safe for you to take. When shopping for adaptogenic products, always helps to buy
products with the USP seal on any jar, which will tell you that it has been checked by the United States Pharmacopia.
Medication interactions: If you are already taking prescription drugs, any or all of them can have undesirable side
effect when combined with CBD and/or adaptogens. You should talk to an herbalist or naturopath to make sure that it’s
100% safe for you to start taking these ingredients with the rest of your medications. There are known interactions
(https://cannabis.net/blog/medical/how-cannabis-interacts-with-other-medications) with prescription drugs, so don’t
assume they are completely safe even if they are natural.
Start with smaller doses: Whenever trying out anything new, it always helps to start small in terms of doses, and work
your way up gradually. The same is true with CBD and adaptogens, so start with small doses unless you have consulted
with a doctor or naturopath who has given you clearance to start with moderate doses right away. Some unwanted side

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effects that are associated with taking too much adaptogens too fast include dizziness, headaches, or nausea, while for
CBD it can cause strong sedation and sleepiness.
Have you tried combining CBD and adaptogens in the past? What was your experience like?
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