The adrenal glands, a pair of complex endocrine organs located on the top of your kidneys, produce some very important hormones. These include dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA; testosterone; estrogen; and cortisol. They all help to manage your stress response. Adrenal fatigue occurs when your body cannot produce enough adrenal hormones, notably cortisol, during the times of physical and physiological stress. As a consequence, you may experience symptoms like chronic fatigue and mood disturbances. Certain herbs hold promise to improve your adrenal gland function, but it's highly recommended that you use an herbal remedy only under the supervision of a doctor.
Licorice
Licorice is the dried root of a leguminous plant, native to Central Europe. It is now grown all across Europe and Asia. Licorice acts as an adrenal stimulant and blocks the breakdown of cortisol produced by your body; this helps maintain an evenness in energy levels. Scientists consider that glycyrrhiza, an active constituent of licorice, to be the basis of adrenal-stimulating effects linked to licorice, according to George Mason University.
Asian Ginseng
Asian ginseng is a natural treatment for adrenal insufficiency. The standard extract of Asian ginseng can support the normal function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, the hormonal stress system of your body. Researchers propose that Asian ginseng and its active ingredients ginsenosides may boost the adrenal gland by increasing your body's levels of the adrenal hormone cortisol, according to the University of Tulsa.
Echinacea
Echinacea is an immunostimulating herb. The dried root of echinacea is used medicinally. Echinacea is claimed to have an adrenal-stimulating action, so people with underactive adrenal glands may benefit from its use. Echinacea may be most effective when taken on an empty stomach every few hours.
