Herbal Uses
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Adrenal Glands
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Of all important body organ systems, adrenal glands assume their all important place in your body, just because of their ability to produce many critical hormones and secretions that are required for normal functioning of your body. These organs must work in perfect condition and harmony, if you need to live a life that is free of diseases and symptoms. Inefficient adrenal glands could cause acute loss of energy and vitality, which subsequently robs your ability to live a normal life. Several well meaning herbs can help assist you in maintaining appropriate chemical balances of several important hormones and also encourage an excellent endocrine health. Some of these useful herbs are listed below: Suma herb: This is an Amazonian herb that is available in the deepest parts of the rain forest. Also known as “para toda”, this excellent herb is indicated for almost all maladies and illnesses. Still used by native Amazonians, this herb is an excellent herb that can help your adrenal glands to produce various hormones at their optimum levels. It is also a general tonic meant to increase energy metabolism, and help people replenish the lost energy. Suma is quite helpful in restoring various nerve and glandular functions, and create a perfect balance in the entire endocrine and immune system. Many athletes and gymnastics experts use this herb to regain their lost energy and increase muscle building processes. Chuchuhuasi: This herb is from the Amazons and has been used for hundreds of years amonst the locals as medication. It is a general tonic and a popular aphrodisiac among the local population. It is immunogenic and antioxidant in its properties. It is also quite useful, as an excellent tonic for adrenal glands, immune system and respiratory tracts. Research is being carried out to study to whether this herb can be used for healing non-functioning adrenal organs. Licorice Root: The local active component called glycyrrhizin can help rejuvenate adrenal glands and their functions. This herb can help you recover the loss caused due to liver metabolism of many sensitive hormones.Pantothenic acid: Herbs rich in pantothenic acid can help your adrenal glands in maintaining their natural rhythm and flow. Ginseng: Also called the herb of the world, Ginseng is well known for its immunogenic and synergic properties. It can help you restore lost energy and pent up emotional feelings. Ginseng is a popular herb in China and other South East Asian countries as an herb that can revitalize your body and mind. Borage: Another excellent herb that is known to exert a positive influence on your immune system. When mixed with dried and pressed flax seed oil, it can be wonderful culinary oil for cooking your food. Borage is known to be an age old herb prescribed to step up hormonal activities in your body. Other useful herbs for adrenal support are as follows:
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