To be considered an adaptogen an herb must have the quality of not causing harm. Adaptogens are said to have plant intelligence in the way they support what each individual needs. To learn more about this quality, click the play button on the video below, and to learn more about adaptogens in general, check out my mini-course:
https://botanical-alchemy-and-apothecary.teachable.com/p/adaptogens
Thank you! Be well.