Evidence supporting the use of: Blend (Combination)
For the body system: Adrenal Glands
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
The use of blends or combinations of herbs and essential oils to support the adrenal glands is primarily justified by tradition rather than robust scientific evidence. Historically, holistic and naturopathic practitioners have formulated blends containing ingredients such as licorice root, ashwagandha, rhodiola, and various essential oils to help the body cope with stress and support adrenal function. These traditions are based on the belief that such combinations can tonify the adrenal glands, enhance resilience to stress, and help balance hormones like cortisol. While some individual ingredients used in these blends (e.g., ashwagandha, rhodiola) have limited scientific studies suggesting potential adaptogenic effects, the evidence for the effectiveness of proprietary blends as a whole is lacking. Most clinical research investigates single herbs rather than complex mixtures, and results are often mixed or preliminary. There is little to no high-quality, peer-reviewed research directly validating the efficacy of these blends for specific adrenal support in humans. In summary, blends are used to support the adrenal glands mainly due to longstanding usage in traditional and holistic health systems, with modest indirect evidence from studies on certain component herbs. Consumers should approach these combinations with realistic expectations and consult healthcare professionals for adrenal-related concerns.
Other ingredients that support Adrenal Glands
adrenal cortexalfalfa
ashwagandha
astragalus
basil
bovine
bovine kidney
bovine liver
bupleurum falcatum
caterpillar mushroom
cordyceps
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
eleuthero
ginseng
guayusa
kelp
l-tyrosine
licorice root
maca
magnesium
muira puama
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
nettle
pantethine
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
phosphatidylserine
rehmannia glutinosa
reishi mushroom
relora® (proprietary)
rhizome
rhodiola
skullcap
spearmint leaf
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin C
whole adrenal glandular
wild yam
zinc
sarsaparilla
suma
jiaogulan
bee pollen
lingzhi
sodium salt
dioscorea
eucommia
ganoderma
trace minerals
yerba mate
noni
herbal blend (proprietary)
ashitaba
sea salt
Animal Tissue
Antler
Adrenaline
Anemarrhena
Black Seed
Black spruce
Black galingale
Bovine Protein
Brazil nut
Ba Ji Tian
Barbasco
Bee products
Bupleurum
Curculigo orchicides
Chinese Mountain Ant
Cortisol
Codonopsis
Chuchuhuasi
Coca
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Campylandra fimbriata
Chinese Thoroughwax
cola nut
DHEA
Dendrobium
Deer Velvet
Devil's Club
Egg
False Unicorn Root
Himalayan Salt
salt
Vervain
Other body systems supported by Blend (Combination)
Adrenal GlandsGlandular System
Lungs
Nerves
Respiratory System