Herbal Energy Boosters

Herbal energy boosters can come in the form of supplements or as home remedies--it could take the form of a pill, a tea, or a concoction. Herbal energy boosters help increase mental alertness and physical dexterity. Some may work like temporary stimulants and yield effects similar to that by caffeine (i.e. coffee, tea, or soft drinks), while some may perform more like nutrients and aid in bodily functions that promote agility. Below are some herbal energy boosters:

Schizandra

Scizandra is one of the Chinese herbal energy boosters that is used to counter fatigue. IT is a dried fruit that have all the five basic flavors: sour, salty, spicy, bitter, and sweet. It is use in Chinese traditional medicine for combating insomnia, thirst, and coughing, as well as for resisting infections and maintaining healthy skin.

Ginseng

Ginseng (panax) is one of the most commonly known herbal energy boosters. There are many types of Ginseng; one particular type, known as Siberian Ginseng, is used to enhance vital energy and sharpen mental and physical endurance and performance. It is also said to boost the immune system and helps to fight stress. Take not however that Ginseng is not recommended for those with high blood pressure, as well as for pregnant women.

Mate tea

One of the popular teas that are known to be herbal energy boosters are mate tea. They are abundant in South America and are said to be far more nutritious than coffee or black tea. It contains an amount caffeine that provides a boost of energy without making you jittery.

Seaweeds

Seaweeds as herbal energy boosters help nourish the immune, nervous, and hormonal systems. Most seaweeds provide a refreshing boost of energy. They can be eaten as a vegetable or added on to regular foods. You can put wakame seaweed in beans, mix kelp in oatmeal, make hijaki salads, put kombu in soup, toast some dulse, and deep fry and much on some nori.

Gingko biloba

Gingko biloba is one of the most widely used herbal energy boosters. It aids in the circulation of the blood and promotes mental, as well as physical alertness.

IMPORTANT: Take care in buying herbal supplements as they are not regulated or evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. It is best to go with a manufacturer that stringently adheres to GMP standards, to ensure that the product contains the right ingredients and amount, and to make sure that it has no contaminants.

Jean Helmet