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Energy Enhancing Herbs

Herbs have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Herbs are grown from a seed, and can be an annual, biennial or a perennial. Herbs are used for a variety of health reasons, including enhancing energy. The herbs used to boost energy levels are also referred to as tonic herbs.

  1. Gingko

    • Gingko, also known as Ginkgo biloba, is an herb that improves energy flow at the cellular level. Gingko increases the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which helps the brain metabolize glucose for energy.

    Siberian Ginseng

    • Siberian ginseng is also known as eleuthero. The herb is primarily used as a tonic for stress and fatigue. Siberian ginseng is also popular among athletes for its ability to increase endurance and stamina.

    Astragalus

    • Astragalus is an herbaceous perennial herb used to increase metabolism and improve energy levels. It can be taken as a tea or a tincture, and can also be used in a powdered, solid, extract form. Astragalus has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to strengthen and invigorate the body. Additionally, astragalus was used in TCM for chronic ailments as a way to reduce physical weakness.

    Nettle

    • Nettle is also known as stinging nettle. As a tea, stinging nettle can provide more energy than the caffeine in a cup of coffee. This is due to the large amount of vitamins and minerals found in nettle. In traditional herbal medicine, nettle is considered a nutritive, and is beneficial for restoring energy in cases of convalescence and recuperation.

    Ashwangandha

    • Ashwagandha is also known as winter cherry and Indian ginseng. The herb is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine to ease fatigue by energizing and rejuvenating the body.

    Licorice

    • Licorice is a small, perennial shrub, and has been used in TCM for more than 4,000 years. Licorice is used as a tonic in cases of adrenal exhaustion to combat chronic fatigue.

    Other Herbs

    • Yellow dock is used to enhance energy due to its ability to treat anemia, which causes a lack of energy. Another herb used to enhance energy is alfalfa, for its energizing abilities. It is rich in iron, calcium, B vitamins, and other energy-enhancing nutrients. Additionally, black walnut is beneficial for ridding the body of parasites, which results in an increase in energy.

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