Organic Codonopsis Extract, 50 ml

Adaptitude is a French brand specialized in organic adaptogenic plant and mushroom extracts, produced in Brittany. Their mission is simple: help the body better adapt to stress, regain energy, and support overall resilience with high-quality, easy-to-use herbal extracts.

What makes Adaptitude unique is their strong local approach. Whenever possible, they cultivate plants in Brittany and work in close partnership with local growers to ensure freshness, quality, and ethical sourcing. Their extracts are made from carefully selected organic plants and fungi, transformed in Quimper (Finistère).

Adaptitude uses traditional hydroalcoholic extraction methods, combined with gentle modern techniques such as cold percolation and ultrasound extraction when needed. This allows them to capture a broad spectrum of active plant compounds while preserving the integrity of the raw material.

Every product is certified organic and made in small batches with a deep respect for nature, people, and plants - offering you a trustworthy adaptogen range rooted in both tradition and modern herbal know-how.

Daily use
Take 30 to 60 drops per day diluted in water or herbal infusion

Best timing
Take in the morning or early in the day

For rebuilding energy
Combine with warm meals or herbal infusions to support digestion and absorption

For sensitive individuals
Start with a lower dose and increase gradually

Duration
Use as a course for 3 to 6 weeks depending on needs

🌿Who Is It Ideal For?

- People with low energy or chronic fatigue
- Sensitive individuals who do not tolerate stimulants
- Recovery after illness or burnout
- Digestive weakness with low vitality
- Seasonal immune support
- Those seeking gentle, long-term adaptogenic support

Codonopsis nourishes rather than stimulates. It builds energy slowly and sustainably, making it ideal for long-term balance.

Codonopsis works by strengthening the body’s foundation rather than forcing energy. In traditional practice, fatigue is often linked to weakened digestion and poor nutrient assimilation. Supporting digestion is essential for restoring long-term vitality.

For 2 pipettes (2 ml):
Codonopsis pilosula root extract – 520 mg
Water
Organic grain alcohol

- Organic Codonopsis pilosula root
- Double reverse extraction (water + alcohol)
- Ultrasonic extraction for optimal compound preservation
- Concentration 1:4
- Full-spectrum extract

Organic certification: Ecocert
Handcrafted & ethically made
Ecological and local commitment

• Immune system
• Physical exhaustion

• Fatigue
• Stress

• Indigestion, heartburn
• IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

🌿Origin and Traditional Use

Codonopsis pilosula is native to China, Korea, and other parts of East Asia, where it has been used for over 2,000 years in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

It is primarily classified as a Qi tonic, meaning it supports the body’s fundamental energy - especially:

- Spleen Qi (digestion, nutrient absorption)
- Lung Qi (energy, respiration, immunity)

🌿The “Poor Man’s Ginseng”
Codonopsis became known as:

“Poor man’s ginseng”

Not because it is inferior - but because:
- It was far more accessible and affordable
- It could be used daily and long-term
- It was gentler and better tolerated

While Panax ginseng was often reserved for elites or strong interventions, Codonopsis was used widely among the general population.

🌿Traditional Applications

In classical herbal practice, Codonopsis was used to:
- Restore energy after illness
- Support digestion and appetite
- Strengthen the body in cases of weakness
- Support fluid production (dryness, fatigue)
- Improve recovery after overwork

It was especially valued for people who were:
- Exhausted
- Underweight or depleted
- Recovering from chronic illness
- Too weak for stronger tonics

🌿A Foundational Tonic Herb
Codonopsis was often combined with other herbs in formulas to:
- Strengthen digestion (Spleen)
- Build blood and fluids
- Support immunity through nourishment

It plays a foundational role, meaning it helps the body rebuild from the base rather than pushing it.

🌿Modern Understanding
Today, Codonopsis is recognized as:
- A gentle adaptogen
- A digestive tonic linked to energy production
- A recovery and convalescence herb

Its key strength is not stimulation - but restoration.

🌿The Real Identity
Codonopsis is not about boosting energy quickly.

It is about:
- Rebuilding energy through digestion
- Supporting long-term resilience
- Nourishing a depleted system

Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding
Not suitable for children under 12 years
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose
Keep out of reach of children
Food supplement and not a substitute for a varied diet

Bottle size: 50 ml glass bottle with dropper
Long shelf life: 3 years

50 ml