Added/Modified on November 16, 2013
Adrenal fatigue is also termed as ‘’Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome’’ or ‘’Hypoadrenia’’. The problem of adrenal fatigue may occur when the adrenal glands become tired and are not able to maintain adequate production of hormones in the body. Causes of adrenal fatigue include long term stress (physical, emotional or psychological), infection, pneumonia, flu, bronchitis and so on.
Symptoms of adrenal fatigue include sleep disturbance, sensitivity to light, poor digestion, anxiety, irritability, allergies and so on. Further, adrenal fatigue may also result in depression, low blood pressure, arthritis, short temperedness, panic attacks or poor memory. Various herbal remedies can be used to deal with the problem of adrenal fatigue.
Oatstraw
Oatstraw is also known as ‘’Avena Sativa’’. Oatstraw is a member of the poaceae family. This herb can help in replenishing the adrenal glands.
A cup of oatstraw tea can be consumed several times in a day to treat adrenal fatigue. Consumption of oatstraw tincture with honey can also provide the desired results.
Licorice Root
Licorice root can be used to relieve adrenal fatigue. Drinking a tonic made by steeping powdered licorice root (1 teaspoon) in water (1 cup) on a frequent basis can help in the treatment of adrenal fatigue. A mixture of licorice root, ginger and cinnamon powder can be consumed on a daily basis to obtain effective results.
Astragalus
Astragalus has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Intake of astragalus root extract on a regular basis can reduce the stress and discomfort associated with adrenal fatigue.
Aloe Vera
Another herb for adrenal fatigue is aloe vera. Drinking aloe vera juice on a daily basis can help in curing various symptoms associated with adrenal fatigue. A mixture of aloe vera and orange juice can also be consumed to obtain the desired results. Another option is to drink a combination of aloe vera and mango juice to relieve adrenal fatigue.
Siberian Ginseng
The botanical name of siberian ginseng is ‘’Eleutherococcus Senticosus’’. This herb is a member of the araliaceae family.
Intake of siberian ginseng on a regular basis can help in lowering cortisol levels and thereby providing relief from adrenal fatigue.
Gotu Kola
Gotu kola is also known as ‘’Indian Pennywort’’. This herb belongs to umbelliferae family. Gotu kola is one of the most frequently used herbs in the treatment of adrenal fatigue. The juice extracted from gotu kola leaves can be consumed every day to relieve the symptoms associated with adrenal fatigue.
Schisandra
Schisandra is another herbal remedy for adrenal fatigue. This herb is also known as ‘’Wu-Wei-Zu’’. Schisandra contains adaptogen which may help in treating adrenal fatigue caused by stress.
Consumption of schisandra (5 to 6 grams) in a day can provide the desired results. Another option is to consume schisandra berries to obtain relief from the problem of adrenal fatigue.
Echinacea
Adrenal fatigue can be cured with the use of echinacea. Echinacea is also known as ‘’Coneflower’’. This herb has antitoxic properties. Drinking tea made by boiling echinacea extract (1 teaspoon) in water (1 cup) 5 to 6 times in a day can relieve adrenal fatigue.
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