Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus decisively broke through centuries of confusion over how to revise the plant classification system that had been in place since antiquity. With few parallels in the history of science, Linnaeus’s contribution to botany remains one of man’s most important accomplishments
Today, Sweden is still considered a leader in the plant sciences. Swedish Herbal Institute founder Georg Wikman has assembled one of the largest private libraries of herbal medicine research materials in the world.
What is an adaptogen?
An adaptogenic herb must have three characteristics. (1) An adaptogen is protective; it should support an individual's normal resistance to physical, chemical, or biological stressors; (2) An adaptogen supports recovery; it has the power to normalize the healthy physiological functioning of organisms; (3) Although powerful, an adaptogen must be harmless (non-toxic) to the individual ingesting it, disturbing natural bodily functions as little as possible.
What advantage is there to buying these herbs from Sweden?
The Swedish Herbal Institute is the world leader in research, development, and production of adaptogens. (See the detailed information in our About Us section). The Institute was founded in 1975 by physicist Georg Wikman. More than thirty years later, the company is a market leader in many countries, with modern GMP manufacturing facilities and a reputation for the highest quality. The buying power of the world's leader means that raw materials have the highest concentration of active ingredients as SHI insists on nothing but the best from its suppliers. |
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| Articles and Technical Information |
Adaptogens Article
An article from "Alternative and Complementary Therapies" that discusses the differences between adaptogens and stimulants. Written by Professor Alexander Panossian of the Swedish Herbal Institute |
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References & Clinical Trials
A compendium of the most relevant Swedish Herbal Institute clinical trials and peer-reviewed technical articles about SHI products. Current as of Spring 2006.
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Sham vs Wham Advertisement
This ad is running in "Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients" on a monthly basis
Package Insert
A file containing the product insert text packaged with Arctic Root, Adapt 232, and Kan Jang tablets.
Arctic Root Phytomedicine Clinical Trial
An article published in peer-reviewed journal describing a key Arctic Root trial, with extract SHR-5 used on physicians during night duty.
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