Are there any herbs that help support adrenal function?
Yes. In fact, there are numerous botanical medicines which support adrenal function. Most notable are the ginsengs. Both Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng) and Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) exert beneficial effects on adrenal function and enhance the resistance to stress. The ginsengs are often referred to as “adrenal tonics” in that they increase the tone and function of the adrenal glands. Panax and Siberian ginseng can be used to: restore vitality in debilitated and feeble individuals; increase feelings of energy; increase mental and physical performance; prevent the negative effects of stress and enhance the body’s response to stress; offset some of the negative effects of cortisone; enhance liver function; and protect against radiation damage. All of these applications are backed up by good clinical research.18,19 Panax ginseng is generally regarded as being more potent than Siberian ginseng. If you are a man that has been under a great deal of stress, is recovering f
