Evidence supporting the use of: Botanical Blend
For the health condition: Energy (lack of)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Botanical blends have traditionally been used in various cultures to support energy and reduce fatigue. Many of these blends include herbs such as ginseng, green tea, rhodiola, and maca, each with a history of use in traditional medicine systems like Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, and folk remedies. For example, Panax ginseng has been used for centuries in East Asia as an adaptogen to improve stamina and combat tiredness. Similarly, green tea contains caffeine and L-theanine, both of which are believed to have mild stimulant effects and promote alertness. Rhodiola rosea is another herb known in traditional Russian and Scandinavian medicine for its purported ability to enhance physical and mental performance under stress.
While some individual components of botanical blends have limited scientific evidence suggesting potential benefits for reducing fatigue and supporting energy, comprehensive clinical validation for the efficacy of multi-ingredient "botanical blends" as a whole is generally lacking. Most evidence supporting their use for energy comes from historical and anecdotal accounts rather than robust, modern scientific studies. Therefore, while traditional use is well documented, scientific validation remains modest, and the overall evidence level is moderate at best.
Other ingredients used for Energy (lack of)
7-Keto-DHEAacai berry
acetyl l-carnitine
adenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)
alpha d-ribofuranose
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
amylopectin
ashwagandha
aspartic acid
beta-alanine
biotin
black pepper
bасора
caffeine
capsaicinoids
coconut milk
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
coffee fruit
cordyceps
creatine monohydrate
eleuthero
folate
fructose
ginseng
greens blend (proprietary)
guarana
guayusa
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-carnitine
l-glutamine
l-glycine
l-leucine
l-tyrosine
maca
magnesium
malic acid
maltodextrin
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
microbial enzymes (proprietary)
milk
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
nettle
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
pollen
protein
pyrroloquinoline disodium salt
rhodiola
rosemary
sage
shiitake mushroom
black ginger
sphaeranthus indicus
spirulina
succinic acid
tongkat ali
almond fruit
vegetable blend (proprietary)
velvet bean
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
whey protein
zinc
suma
jiaogulan
alpinia galangal
commiphora
bee pollen
lemongrass
siler root
cistanche
sweet flag
electrolytes blend (proprietary)
trace minerals
yerba mate
wheat germ
algae
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
Aralia
akebia
Alpha polylactate
Antler
Agastache
Arginine Creatine
Ardisia
Arginine malate
Anamu
Areca
adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Algal protein
Amor seco
Arginine silicate
Atractylone
Animal protein
Beta Phenethylalamine
Blackthorn
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Beef liver
Bovine Protein
berry
Ba Ji Tian
Borassus Palm
Borassus aethiopum
banana
Baobab
Borneol
Chia seed
Coconut
Cinnamomum
Coenzyme A
coconut oil
Codonopsis
Cynomorium
Catecholamine
Chlorophytum
Chuchuhuasi
Curcumen
Coca
Chicken
cola nut
Dendrobium
Deer Root
Deer Velvet
Dragonhead
Dextrates
D-Ribose
Dextrose
Erodium cicutarium
Egg
Elk antler
Elthyl-Alpha-Guanido-Methyl-Ethanoate
Ecdysterone
Ephedrine
Egg protein
glucose
Ketone Salts
Milk Protein
peanut
Wheat
Other health conditions supported by Botanical Blend
Acid IndigestionAcne
Addictions (general remedies for)
Anxiety
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Burns and Scalds
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Chills
Circulation (poor)
Colds (antiviral)
Colds (decongestant)
Colds (general)
Colds (prevention)
Colds (with fever)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Congestion (sinus)
Constipation (adults)
Constipation (children)
Cough (damp)
Cough (dry)
Cough (general)
Cough (spastic)
Digestion (poor)
Eczema
Edema
Emotional Sensitivity
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Fungal Infections
Gas and Bloating
Gastritis
Grief and Sadness
Hair Care (general)