Herbal Remedies for Convalescence From Long-Term Illness
The period of recovery following an extended illness.
To speed up recovery from a long-term illness, an herbal program of adaptogens, nerve strengtheners, immune tonics, and digestion/energy tonics are appropriate.
Herbs Used To Treat Convalescence From Long-Term Illness
| Herb | Treatment Support | Application |
| Alfalfa | nourishing tonic | tincture, tablet, capsule, tea |
| Gentian | digestive stimulant and tonic | tincture, capsule |
| Jujube Dates | digestive tonic, glucose source | tea, pills |
| Nettle | nutritive tonic | tea, extract |
| Reishi | nourishing tonic | tincture, tablet |
| Schisandra | nourishing tonic | tincture, capsule, tea |
| Siberian Ginseng | adrenal tonic | tincture, tablet, capsule |
| Slippery Elm | nourishing tonic | tea, tincture, capsule |
| Vervain | nerve tonic, strengthener | tincture, tea |