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Weakened adrenals syndrome is called "Yin Deficiency" in Chinese medicine, and it is treated with digestive herbs (Digestive Bitters formula), adrenal tonics which are also called "adaptogens" (eleuthero, licorice, schisandra, reishi, rehmannia, American ginseng), and relaxing herbs (valerian, California poppy, passion flower).

Herbal treatment includes tonifying herbs, Siberian ginseng and partridge berry and hormone balancers.

Helpful herbs include mineralizers, digestive tonics, and adrenal tonics.

Herbal remedies include digestive tonics, immune tonics, adrenal tonics, and blood tonics.

Herbal support includes a 3-9 month course of tonics for systems that are especially weak, emphasizing adrenal and digestive tonification. Also needing tonification are the immune and nervous systems. See the heading under "Chronic Fatigue" for a complete program.

In traditional medicine, hyperactivity can be viewed as a manifestation of heat. This is often due to adrenal weakness, where this organ's ability to regulate inflammation through cortisol production is impaired. Other factors include one's constitutional make-up, emotional factors, and dietary factors, though the connection with these have not been proven conclusively. Herbal remedies can include relaxing herbs with a cool nature, adrenal tonics when necessary for general weakness, or system

Herbal anti-inflammatories, adrenal tonics, herbal decongestants, the herbal stimulant horseradish, and immune stimulants may be helpful.

Hysteria can be of two types: excess and deficient. The excess type is characterized by anxiety, great restlessness, loud outbursts, sobbing, etc., often associated with too much heat and energy trapped in the body. In this case, some of the heat and energy should be drained. The deficient type is associated with general weakness of the adrenal, nervous, hormonal and digestive systems, and should be treated with tonics. If any emotional disorder persists, it is always best to work with a qua

Ligustrum is a liver and kidney protectant used for such symptoms as low back pain, premature greying, dizziness, and tinnitus, which often signify adrenal weakness from overwork and stress. Science has supported the traditional use of ligustrum for strengthening the immune system during cancer treatment. Chinese herbalists highly value this herb and use it to nourish the liver and adrenals, for dizziness, low back pain, and palpitations. Ligustrum has a taste of BITTER, SWEET and a temperatu

Solomon's seal is a well-known Chinese tonic herb that has been used for over 2,000 years to strengthen and moisten the lungs. The herb is commonly used in formulas to help relieve symptoms that occur with weakened adrenals and internal dryness, such as thirst, cough, dry throat, and irritability. In scientific studies, an orally-administered solomon's seal tincture had a strengthening effect on the heart of patients with heart failure, as well as a blood-sugar regulating effect on patients with

Herbal treatments that may provide some benefit include immune tonics and adrenal tonics, when these systems are weak. Because many skin problems are related to liver, bowel function, and food allergies, liver-regulating herbs and bowel-strengthening herbs, as well as a continuous course of probiotics, may also be helpful.

For acute conditions, acupuncture, chiropractic treatment, massage, hydrotherapy, and herbal anti-inflammatory oils are often used with success. If pain persists more than a week, it may be wise to seek the help of a qualified health care practitioner or physician to determine if the lumbar disks are damaged or prolapsed. This can cause pressure on nerve roots coming from the spine, increasing pain and discomfort. This is especially true if the pain radiates down the leg, or if any weakness o

Rehmannia is one of the most commonly used Chinese herbs for nourishing the adrenals and hormones (Kidney Yin tonic) when they have been weakened by stress, overwork, or overindulgence in sex. It is also taken for blood deficiency conditions with such symptoms as menstrual irregularity, anemia, insomnia, heart palpitations, and dizziness. Rehmannia can be found in numerous over-the-counter formulas, both Chinese and Western. Rehmannia has a taste of SWEET and a temperature of WARM.

If one has trouble falling asleep, tension, overwork and mental strain are often the cause. Relaxing herbs are helpful here. Avoid working late and do relaxing exercises like stretching, mediation and breathing exercises. Massage or acupuncture can also be helpful. Insomnia can also mean that one falls asleep easily, but then wakes up after a few hours and finds it difficult to go back to sleep. This is often associated with a kidney or heart "yin," deficiency, or adrenal weaknes

First and foremost, the state of one's general health is extremely important. Lack of sexual energy often accompanies lack of vital energy in general, due to digestive or adrenal deficiencies. Besides tonification of any weak body systems and the development of healthy habits with exercise and diet playing key roles, herbal aphrodisiacs are often recommended. The most famous tonics of the sexual energy include hormone stimulants and aphrodisiacs.

American ginseng is an excellent herb for people who have chronic fatigue, depression, and general weakness due to overwork and stress. It balances hormones and protects the adrenals. American ginseng is also useful for digestive weakness and irritable bowel syndrome. In Chinese medicine it is considered a "yin tonic." It is less warming and stimulating than red ginsengs, which should not be taken by young people or when there are signs of heat, such as headaches and rashes. America

If it occurs rarely, rest and sleep are usually all that are required. If it occurs frequently, you may have a chronic digestive or adrenal system weakness, such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Because of its balanced flavor, containing all 5 flavors (sweet, sour, bitter, acrid, salty), schisandra fruits are recommended for mild digestive or liver disorders, especially when caused by stress or overwork. It is also used for people who are recovering from illness or who have depressed adrenal function due to stress. In Chinese medicine schisandra is used to nourish the adrenals, as an astringent for diarrhea and frequent urination, and to control sweating. Schisandra is often blended w

If one has trouble falling asleep, tension, overwork and mental strain are often the cause. Relaxing herbs are helpful here. Avoid working late and do relaxing exercises like stretching, mediation and breathing exercises. Massage or acupuncture can also be helpful. Insomnia can also mean that one falls asleep easily, but then wakes up after a few hours and finds it difficult to go back to sleep. This is often associated with a kidney or heart "yin," deficiency, or adrenal weaknes

Chinese herbalists consider fo-ti to be an adaptogenic and longevity herb. They use it to replenish and strengthen the blood and tonify the liver and adrenals with such symptoms as dizziness, general weakness, prematurely graying hair, constipation, nocturnal emissions, and sterility. Fo-ti is also a good cardiovascular herb and has been shown to be effective for lowering serum cholesterol. Preparations of the herb are used for relieving chronic constipation, sores, swollen lymph nodes, chron