Abstract
Stress is appropriately defined as a “nonspecific response of a body to any demand”. Stress may be classified based on various factors including the type of stressor, duration of the stress response, and also on the type of influence on an individual. Upon exposure to stress and based on the type of stress, the body initiates an adaptive response that is governed by various pathological and genomic pathways. Furthermore, if exposure to stressors is prolonged for years in case of extreme stress, it may lead to a pathological state leading to chronic diseases such as cognitive deficit, accelerated aging, hypertension, and other cardiovascular diseases. Such incidences may require interventions such as nutraceuticals and medicines. Adaptogens are plant extracts that help the body adapt or adjust to chronic exposure to stress. They protect against stress-induced pathophysiological symptoms, accelerate mental functioning, and regulate homeostasis. In this chapter, we provide a basic overview of stress and how adaptogens play an excruciating role in its management. The role of selected adaptogens such as Rhodiola imbricata, Hippophae rhamnoides, Ganoderma lucidum, and Cordyceps sinensis eliciting various pharmacological actions by acting on different mechanistic pathways is described.
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