· Ashwagandha has been used for thousands of years to relieve stress, increase energy levels, and improve concentration.
Extracts or powder from the plant’s root or leaves are used to treat a variety of conditions, including anxiety and fertility issues. Ashwagandha is perhaps best known for its ability to reduce stress. It’s classified as an adaptogen, a substance that helps the body cope with stress. Ashwagandha appears to help control mediators of stress, including heat shock proteins (Hsp70), cortisol, and stress-activated c-Jun N-terminal protein kinase (JNK-1) It also reduces the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, a system in your body that regulates the stress response. It’s use has also shown significant improvements in sleep quality.

· Rhodiola has long been known as an adaptogen, a natural substance that increases your body’s resistance to stress. Consuming adaptogens during stressful times is thought to help you handle stressful situations better. Rhodiola also improves symptoms of burnout, which can occur with chronic stress.

· Melissa has traditionally been used to improve mood and cognitive function. It promotes increased sense of calmness and reduced feelings of alertness. Melissa also reduce symptoms of anxiety, such as nervousness and excitability.