The objective of an adaptogenic screening criterion is to identify herbal remedies that increase
the bodies’ resistance capacity. Brekhman’s criterion was the first to attempt at creating such a
criterion. The new adaptogenic screening criterion, presented earlier in this document, proved
effective in identifying resistance boosting herbal medicines from a greater pool of potential
adaptogens.
The experience of using the new criterion shed light on the process in general and the new
screening method specifically. Given these observations, a revised version updates specific
areas of the criterion. This third generation criterion by no means represents the best criterion
possible. With further research, a better screening process will undoubtedly come to the fore.
Further iterations that refine the screening criterion would be a welcome addition to adaptogen
research.