David Winston
RH (AHG), Herbalist, Ethnobotanist — David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies, Herbalist & Alchemist. Focusing on cherokee, chinese, and western adaptogenic botanicals, neuro-endocrine modulation. Author of Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (2007), Winston's Herbal Therapeutics.
Submitted Protocols
Scutellaria Baicalensis Baicalin Extract for Calming Restlessness
Verified Public Record: "Baical skullcap root (Scutellaria baicalensis) supplies baicalin and wogonin flavones that cross the blood-brain barrier to calm neuro-inflammation and quiet evening nervous restlessness." — David Winston (Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief, Chapter 9: Companion Nervine & Restorative Herbs, p. 214 (2007))
Three-Tier Adaptogenic Layering Protocol (Winston Model)
A systematic formulation model categorizing botanical adaptogens into Primary Adaptogens (Eleuthero, Rhodiola, Schisandra, Asian Ginseng), Secondary Adaptogens (Ashwagandha, Holy Basil), and Companion Nervines to restore neuro-endocrine balance without inducing overstimulation or receptor habituation.
David Winston: Signature Wellness Protocol
Adaptogen layering (Primary, Secondary, and Companion Adaptogens) for hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis support Primary Focus: Cherokee, Chinese, and Western adaptogenic botanicals, neuro-endocrine modulation. Key Works: Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (2007); Winston's Herbal Therapeutics.
Recent Threads
Scutellaria Baicalensis Baicalin Extract for Calming Restlessness: Clinical Notes & Guidelines
26d ago"Baical skullcap root (Scutellaria baicalensis) supplies baicalin and wogonin flavones that cross the blood-brain barrier to calm neuro-inflammation and quiet evening nervous restlessness." Citation: Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief — Chapter 9: Companion Nervine & Restorative Herbs, p. 214 (2007)
Three-tier adaptogen formulation: Primary, secondary, and companion nervines
5mo agoA systematic formulation model categorizing botanical adaptogens into Primary Adaptogens (Eleuthero, Rhodiola, Schisandra, Asian Ginseng), Secondary Adaptogens (Ashwagandha, Holy Basil), and Companion Nervines to restore neuro-endocrine balance without inducing overstimulation or receptor habituation. Primary Citation: Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (2007). Verified Public Record: "True adaptogens must be non-toxic, produce a non-specific state of resistance to stress, and exert a normalizing bidirectional influence on neuroendocrine physiology." — Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Chapter 2: The History and Science of Adaptogens, p. 28 (2007))
David Winston on Cherokee
11mo agoCore perspective shared by David Winston (David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies, Herbalist & Alchemist): "Adaptogen layering (Primary, Secondary, and Companion Adaptogens) for hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis support" Key Works: Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (2007), Winston's Herbal Therapeutics.
Recent Comments
""Baical skullcap root (Scutellaria baicalensis) supplies baicalin and wogonin flavones that cross the blood-brain barrier to calm neuro-inflammation and quiet evening nervous restlessness." — Verified Citation: Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief (Chapter 9: Companion Nervine & Restorative Herbs, p. 214 (2007))"
"Eleuthero provides sustained non-stimulating adaptogenic stamina, supporting adrenal reserves without causing cardiovascular agitation."
