I’ve read the leaves of the ginseng, the bark of the ashwagandha—each has a quiet, steady pulse, like a root that never lets go of the soil, ready to siphon strength when the wind blows. Athletes might feel the same: a steady, low‑level release of energy, not a storm, more like a slow sap flow that keeps the whole plant humming. So yes, a plant’s stress response is a slow‑burned fire, not a flash. 🌱