| While the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is | | | | helps one to cope with high levels of stress. |
| not known, herbal remedies are becoming more | | | | Chinese Ginseng is well known for its |
| and more popular as an effective form of | | | | enhancement to immune system function. It is |
| alternative therapy. They are especially beneficial | | | | also excellent at fighting any number of viral |
| when it comes to encouraging the strength of the | | | | infections. |
| immune system and fighting different types of | | | | This is a very strong herb that requires some |
| viruses. Various herbs can be used alone, or in | | | | caution in selection and consumption. It should not |
| conjunction to manage a wide variety of | | | | be used if you have heart disease, high blood |
| symptoms. Before trying herbal supplements, | | | | pressure, or hypoglycemia. If you are sensitive to |
| check with your doctor to make sure you don't | | | | caffeine or other stimulants, Chinese (or Korean) |
| have a condition which would prevent you from | | | | Ginseng may not be safe for you to take. When |
| taking them. | | | | choosing a brand of Ginseng, choose a standard |
| Astragalus is very effective at encouraging the | | | | extract made up of seven percent ginsenosides. |
| proper workings of the immune system. While | | | | Siberian ginseng is another form of ginseng that |
| Astragalus is wonderful for treating the | | | | enhances the ability to cope with disease, stress |
| symptoms of the flu and head colds, it should not | | | | and fatigue. Siberian ginseng contains very potent |
| be taken when the individual has a fever. | | | | antioxidant properties not found in Chinese |
| Astragalus encourages the production of white | | | | Ginseng. Siberian Ginseng has been known to |
| blood cells. White blood cells are critical to getting | | | | greatly increase the mental alertness of a chronic |
| rid of pathogens once they have gotten into the | | | | fatigue sufferer. Always choose a standardized |
| body. The suggested dosage of Astragalus is 150 | | | | extract of Siberian ginseng that has as its |
| to 250 milligrams three to four times per day. | | | | components, 0.5 percent eleutheroside E. Siberian |
| Burdock root, dandelion, and red clover when | | | | Ginseng has its optimal potency at 100 to 200 |
| combined as a tea help to encourage swift healing. | | | | milligrams twice a day. The best times to take |
| In combination, these three herbs support proper | | | | Siberian Ginseng are in the morning and then again |
| immune system functioning, and also help cleanse | | | | in the afternoon. |
| the bloodstream. Depending on preference, you | | | | The combination of bee pollen, carrot juice, and |
| can also try mixing any pair to see if one tea | | | | kelp help to give a person energy if they find |
| works better than another. For optimal effect, | | | | themselves fatigued and worn down. Those that |
| drink four to six cups daily. | | | | have low blood pressure will also find a nice |
| Ginkgo biloba helps to improve brain function, and | | | | perk-up from this combination. |
| also circulation. Thus, it may help with memory | | | | Despite the fact that people with CFS need more |
| and other cognitive impairments associated with | | | | sleep than average, insomnia is prevalent. Two |
| an active bout of CFS . Milk thistle is excellent for | | | | herbs that help to improve the quality of a |
| protecting the liver, and that in turn assists the | | | | person's sleep are skullcap and valerian root. |
| body to properly metabolize proteins and other | | | | These can be taken either together or separately; |
| nutrients. Pau d'arco, a lesser known herb, is | | | | as both are highly effective. |
| excellent for helping to get rid of bacterial | | | | While herbal supplements may not cure CFS , |
| infections that are the result of an overgrowth of | | | | they can help mitigate the symptoms of an |
| Candida albicans. | | | | active bout, and hence, improve the quality of life. |
| Ginseng is one of the most beneficial overall herbs | | | | Many herbal supplements enhance the immune |
| for chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers. The | | | | system, boost energy levels, and aid with mental |
| advantages of a particular brand of Ginseng | | | | functioning. Thus, selecting even one or two herbs |
| depend on the region in which the root is grown. | | | | may help the person with CFS to manage their |
| As an example, Chinese (or Korean) ginseng helps | | | | symptoms effectively. |
| to increase energy levels in the body. It is also | | | | |