Natural plants to adapt to spring

These plants have as a common characteristic a adaptogenic action. This means that they are plants that help us adapt to situations of stress and of change. By improving the body's adaptation mechanisms, they increase physical and mental response, reduce fatigue and help the immune system.

Types of plants that help us cope with spring

• Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer)
• American ginseng (Panax quinquefolium L)
• Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) also called eleutherococcus.
• Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea L) also called golden root

Precautions: in case of arterial hypertension or great nervousness, the appropriateness of use should be consulted with the doctor. In the case of medication with antidiabetics, anticoagulant medications or for heart rhythm disorders, the doctor or pharmacist should be consulted to rule out possible interactions. Its use is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation.

Other types of plants

There are also plants with a toning effect, they are plants that contain caffeine and other xanthines, substances that have atonic and stimulating action, so they help combat fatigue and favor the concentration. Among them we find:

• Tea (Camellia sinensis (L.)
• (Paullinia cupana)
• Mate (Ilex paraguariensis)

Precautions: they should not be taken after mid-afternoon because they could interfere with sleep. They are not suitable for very nervous people since they can be exciting (this action depends on the dose). Hypertensive patients and those suffering from hyperthyroidism, cardiovascular problems, peptic ulcer and other chronic gastric disorders, should consult their doctor. Patients on medication should consult their doctor or pharmacist to rule out possible contraindications. Its use is not recommended during pregnancy or lactation.

Overcoming spring asthenia with plants

exist other plants which due to its content of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients are also useful in problems such as:,, wheat germ and barley malt. Two problems often discussed by people with asthenia in the spring are: lack of courage at the beginning of the day, the fatigue muscular and physical exhaustion at the end of the day. Las, helps to tone and repair muscle tone and can be used as a toner both at the beginning of the day and at the end of the day.

Rosemary bath against spring asthenia

In the morning, mix 3 or 4 drops of rosemary oil with the shower gel and spread it over the whole body with a sponge or bath glove while you shower. It will help you stimulate the body and mind to better face the day. At night, mix 9-10 drops of rosemary essential oil with gel, liquid soap or bath oil and dissolve the mixture in the bath water. Is about take a short bath, of about 5 or 10 minutes, perfect to recover from fatigue and rest better at night.

Remember that hot baths relax too much, therefore, to obtain an invigorating effect, the water in the shower and the bath must be at comfortable but rather warm temperature. Essential oils are not directly soluble in water, so they need to be mixed with soap, gel or bath oil for it to act as a dispersant. However, if you do not want to use soap in the bathroom, you can dilute the essential oil in a small glass of whole milk and add the mixture to the bath water.

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