Evidence supporting the use of: Botanical Blend
For the body system: Adrenal Glands
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
The use of "Botanical Blend" to support adrenal gland health is primarily justified by traditional practices rather than strong scientific evidence. "Botanical Blend" is a general term often referring to a mixture of plant extracts—common examples for adrenal support include ashwagandha, licorice root, rhodiola, and ginseng. These herbs have been used in traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and European herbalism to address symptoms associated with stress, fatigue, and adrenal function. For instance, ashwagandha has been utilized for its adaptogenic properties, believed to help the body adapt to stress. Licorice root has historically been used for its purported effects on cortisol metabolism and adrenal insufficiency. However, while there are a few small clinical studies and animal research suggesting possible beneficial effects of some individual herbs (such as ashwagandha and rhodiola) on stress response and fatigue, comprehensive scientific validation for the efficacy of multi-herb "botanical blends" specifically for adrenal support is lacking. Most of the evidence remains anecdotal or based on traditional usage, with a need for more rigorous, large-scale human trials to confirm safety and effectiveness. Thus, the rationale for using botanical blends for the adrenal system is mostly rooted in historical and traditional use rather than robust scientific validation.
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