*Corresponding Author: Firoj A Tamboli, Department of Pharmacognosy, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy, Near Chitranagari, Kolhapur, 416013, Maharashtra, India.

Received: February 16, 2026; Published: March 31, 2026

Abstract

Adaptogenic substances are natural substances that are derived out of plants and have traditionally been used to enhance the ability of the body to withstand stress and related conditions as well as improve cognitive and emotional well-being. Their mechanisms of action, especially how they interact with hypothalamic-pituitary adrenal (HPA) axis, have been subjected to increasing scientific interest, and clinical studies have provided evidence to support its effects on stress, cognition, anxiety and mood. The paper is a synthesis of current preclinical and clinical evidence on major herbal adaptogenics, Withania somnifera and Rhodiola rosea, Bacopa monnieri (Brahmi), and more, and will identify mechanisms, clinical efficacy, safety profile, and gaps in research.

Keywords: Adaptogens; Stress Regulation; HPA Axis; Stress Response Regulation; Anxiety

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Citation: Firoj A Tamboli.,et al. “Role of Herbal Adaptogens in Stress Modulation Cognition and Mental Health". Acta Scientific Nutritional Health 10.4 (2026): 12-18.

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