8 Adaptogen Herbs to Heal Adrenals and Reduce Stress

In this episode of Ancient Medicine Today, I'm talking about how to help you treat your adrenal fatigue and reduce stress.

So many people today struggle with adrenal insufficiency and major fatigue issues due to problems with the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are two sort of thumb-sized organs that sit in the back of your flank area, and there are so many people — about 80 percent of the population — that at some point will struggle with adrenal fatigue in their lives.

*This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe, and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.

[atlasvibes]

List of adaptogens

1. Rhodiola
2. Schisandra
3. Holy Basil
4. Reishi
5. Ashwaganda
6. Licorice Root
7. Ginseng
8. Astragalus

[deepthinkingeconomics]

Reishi mushroom is the most powerful adaptogen I've ever tried, I took double the dose the first day and my stress levels where flat line the whole day it was impossible to stress even though I wanted to. Highly recommended

[Brian]

Here are my notes:

Endurance (energy): Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Ginseng (best)
Adrenal Fatigue: Rhodiola, Schisandra (best), Holy Basil, Ashwagandha
Hormonal Balance: Holy Basil
Parasympathetic Nervous system: ALL
Thyroid: Ashwagandha
Digestion & Ulcers: Licorice root, Astragalus
Dampness: Astragalus

===definitions===
Endurance - One's energy day to day and during exercise
Adrenal Fatigue - Outbursts, low energy even after full sleep, rattled easily, outbursts, 2 o'clock coma, thyroid issues, lack of motivation
Hormonal Balance - PCOS, PMS, Menopause
Dampness - loose stool, candida, white coating on tongue, dry up excess mucus and fluid


Going off of what I learned in this video, I will be trying Ashwagandha and Schisandra!

[menghao]

Just finished a three month course of ksm-66 Ashwaghanda, it truly is a life changer. I was a train wreck of anxiety, depression, and stress three months ago. After a few weeks of taking it, I found the energy and motivation to go back on my intermittent fasting diet, started keto, dropped fifty pounds, started going to the gym regularly to put on muscle. Wish I had found this video three years ago.

[mstenson]

Man, can we just applaud Dr. Axe for helping to heal the world! 👏 This man is a national treasure!

[beverlyramsahai]

Also I love reading the comments because there is a wealth of information from ppl who share their personal knowledge and experience It’s so interesting reading and learning so much from their honest personal experiences.

[coreyfearing]

I believe I have adrenal fatigue. A couple years ago I was always pounding energy drinks and doing multiple scoops of pre-workout drinks cause I didn’t feel anything on just one scoop and I could sleep even after drinking a monster or red bull along with the stress of my ex wife going behind my back and seeing someone else which was the result of me divorcing her along with losing quite a bit of weight. So now I believe I have major adrenal fatigue I only sleep four hours at a time and can’t sleep anymore than that and still feel tired even if I try to go back to sleep so I’ve been taking ashwagandha, fish oil, bioastin and collagen as well as probiotics lately so hopefully in a few weeks to a month I start feeling the benefits from it. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[abhinavmishra]

i was a chronic heavy alcoholic....lately i have stopped..drinking....whixh has resulted in extreme dopaminergic depression....low mood motivation... nil sex drive and high mental fog....after extensive research ....i came to know about Rhodiola....what a herb my god??~it not only helped in my depression but olso in my joint pains???~

[easylogin]

Wow watched Eric berg webinar on Tuesday night and was looking for more information and to find Josh Axe posting this 19 hours ago. Really appreciate your input to help people heal.

[aronssaaw]

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Keep up the good work

[semperparatus]

I have Adrenal Insufficiency due to a active pituitary tumor that has been removed.
I just ordered Reishi to see if it helps me out, I normally take 5 MG of steroid per day. So I want to see if this helps. A literal study has been on me at MD Anderson Medical. I had the best team of doctors working on me. I am now 50 and feel it bad now. So I will see if this will help me out. I've done Ashwaganda but it is bad on the liver. So I stopped it.

[giselaerasmus]

U have helped me.so much with my leaky gut problem...i was heading into the direction of lupus. Thanks to all.ur advice i was able to reverse that and my gut is healing. I am not there yet but i am doing soooo much better. God bless dr Axe!

[itsamerrylife]

I completely agree with reducing stress. If we don't deal with the stressors (many times they are within ourselves and we need to sort some emotions, relational expectations, healthy boundaries etc) then all the herbs you can take in the world cannot cure you. You have to deal with your mind, needs, expectations, and emotions also purge or heal unhealthy relationships to be physically well too.

[Jessica_Jones]

Thanks for all you do Dr. Axe. You're recommendations have helped to heal the asthma, leaky gut & adrenal fatigue.

[stevenlengyel]

Thank you Dr Axe. I had a stroke 11 years ago and I’m slowly healing, I was very physically active prior to the stroke, now i have very little energy.

[Launena]

Astragalus, Schisandra Berry and Chaga mushroom are my top favorite herbs ❤️ Thank you dr Axe for sharing this valuable information 😊

[heavenwithin]

Thank you Thank you! Thank you! Reminding us that we don't have to suffer needlessly.

[Maras]

Maca and ashwaganda work really really good for me (24yo male)

[judyhallman]

Thank you Dr. Jash Axe this will helping I'm going to experience the Holy Basid I'm going to run 🏃 to get this holy Basid I have been praying for help with the everyday day stress God bless you.

[rominacerati]

I have tried Maca, ashwaganda, holy basil and reishi daily for 3 weeks but they only work properly if and only if I have my 8 hours of sleep. Whenever I sleep less than 8 hours, I feel their efficiency only at 40% less