Join Dr Sally Moorcroft for this 80-minute webinar exploring the use of adaptogenic herbs in clinical practice.
This webinar combines traditional herbal knowledge with research and evidence-informed practice, helping practitioners understand the physiology of the stress response, interpret functional adrenal testing and confidently select appropriate adaptogenic herbs for different clinical presentations.
In this session you will cover:
• An introduction to Selye's General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) and the Functional Medicine framework of Arousal, Adaptation and Exhaustion, helping you understand how patients progress through different stages of the stress response and how this influences herb selection.
• Understanding adrenal stress testing, diurnal cortisol patterns and how functional testing can help guide clinical decision-making.
• The proposed mechanisms of action of adaptogenic herbs, including their effects on the HPA axis, heat shock proteins, hormesis, inflammation, immune function and resilience.
• A review of the traditional uses, current evidence and clinical applications of:
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Ashwagandha
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Schisandra
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Rhodiola
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Cordyceps
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Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)
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Liquorice
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American Ginseng
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Panax Ginseng
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Holy Basil (Tulsi)
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Shatavari
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Codonopsis
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Reishi
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Maca
• How to differentiate between the major adaptogenic herbs and confidently select the most appropriate adaptogen for different stages of the stress response and common clinical presentations.
• Practical prescribing considerations, including herb selection, contraindications, herb–drug interactions, sourcing and quality.
• Recommended books, clinical databases and practitioner resources to support safe, evidence-informed prescribing.
• An introduction to Dr Sally's Botanicals adaptogenic formulations and how they can be incorporated into clinical practice.
