Feeling Fatigued? Find Extra Energy with Adaptogen Herbs

Did you know that nature has given us a secret set of herbs that has the ability to help our bodies through periods of temporary stress and to recover from feelings of "burn out"?

These herbs are known as adaptogen herbs because they seem to help the body to find extra strength and endurance when human beings are pushed to their limits.

These are the herbs traditionally taken by sherpas to help them scale mountains in the Himalayas. These are herbs which helped traditional people survive terribly harsh winters in Siberia and herbs tucked into the pockets of tribes during long hot desert treks.

Some of these famous herbs are Ashwagandha, Shiscandra Berry, Panax Ginseng, Dong Quai, and Reishi Mushroom. These herbs have been used for hundreds of years to help the humans feel more grounded, relaxed and energised during periods of intensity or stress.

Extra Energy with Adaptogen Herbs

1. Ashwagandha

   Ashwagandha is probably the most famous adaptogenic plant. This medicine is thought to work by providing nourishment straight to the adrenal glands - which can become exhausted from constant stress. In fact, if you take a cup of Ashwagandha chai and sit quietly after about 20 minutes, you may feel a slight sensation in your lower back where your adrenal glands sit on top of your kidneys. Try it.

   Try: 1 teaspoon of Ashwagandha powder mixed with a sprinkle of cinnamon and black pepper. Add to a mug with boiling water, whole milk and some brown sugar for a simple but very restorative chai. Take daily for 14 days to restore energy.

2. Schisandra Berry

   Schisandra berries are tiny red berries that was the favorite of Siberian hunters to provide reliance in extreme cold. Today, it’s used to help adrenal stress, balance hormones, and improve “qi” in Chinese medicine. I find it very uplifting.

   Try: You can buy whole dried berries. Start with chewing 1-2 per day and work up to 6-8 berries per day. You can also pour boiling water over them and make a simple tea.

3. Panax Ginseng

   This herb is also known as American Ginseng. This is deep root medicine that can help when under extreme pressure. I’ve given it to exhausted mothers in labour to help them find the extra energy at the end. And I’ve taken it for a month myself to radically recover from a period of burn out. Strongly nourishing and reviving, to be used sparingly and carefully with dosage from a herbalist.

Recovery Beyond Herbs

These herbs are truly wonderful gifts from nature to help human beings when they need it most, and are to be used for short periods to uplift and support us.

If you are suffering from burn out, please take the time to address the true cause of the stress and remove it or minimise its effect on your life. Only you can set the boundaries needed to take better care of you. You deserve a life of ease and joy.

Love, Jess x