Speaker: David Crow. The overlapping stimulant, adaptogenic, tonic, aphrodisiac and nootropic functions of herbal and nutraceutical stimulants are described. Includes methods of maximizing benefits and minimizing unwanted effects of well-known favorites such as coffee, tea, yerba mate, guarana and cacao, as well as lesser-known exotic species from diverse cultures. The positive and negative actions of stimulants are considered from Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine viewpoints, and treatment protocols are presented for stimulant dependencies and depletion syndromes.