Combination of herbs to overcome fatigue

[Guest guest]

After months of experimentig on myself with various herbal combinations to boost

my energy levels, I think I finally found something that works. I have to accept

the fact that, no matter what I do or how tierd I become, I'm only able to get

three to four hours of sleep per night. Over about the last three months, I've

done one to two week trials combining Maca and American Ginseng, Maca and Gotu

Kola, Maca and Korean Ginseng, Gotu Kola and Korean Ginseng, Gotu Kola and

American Ginseng, and American and Korean Ginseng. After taking Maca for so

long, I honestly don't think it lives up to it's claims. After all, there have

been no human studies done. Lately, I've discovered that not all Korean Ginseng

is the same in the type of energy it provides. I had all but given up on this

herb because the brand I had used was making me too anxious, nervous, and even

more tierd in the long run. Out of curiosity, I decided to try a different brand

(won't mention any names, since I'm not sure if we're allowed to) with an even

higher percentage of ginsenosides (500 mg at 7%). For some reason, this really

provides a good energy boost with out the side effects I've mentioned. Still

experiencing some mid day and mid evening tierdness, I decided to also take

Siberian Ginseng (250 mg at .8% elutherosides with 230 mg whole root powder).

It's now been almost a week and I can't believe how much better I feel! Since

the two herbs have different actions in how they increase energy, there seems to

be no over stimulation. I can also swear that the Siberian Ginseng has an

antidepressant effect. Anyway, just thought I'd share this with the group. (BTW,

anyone with high blood pressure should not take either one of these herbs, as I

understand.)

[Guest guest]

gar_fla_62 wrote:

 

> After months of experimentig on myself with various herbal combinations to

boost my energy levels, I think I finally found something that works. I have to

accept the fact that, no matter what I do or how tierd I become, I'm only able

to get three to four hours of sleep per night. Over about the last three months,

I've done one to two week trials combining Maca and American Ginseng, Maca and

Gotu Kola, Maca and Korean Ginseng, Gotu Kola and Korean Ginseng, Gotu Kola and

American Ginseng, and American and Korean Ginseng. After taking Maca for so

long, I honestly don't think it lives up to it's claims. After all, there have

been no human studies done.

 

The fact that native Peruvians have used maca for several thousand years is a

strong argument, in my opinion, for its effectiveness. Besides, my own dad has

benefited a lot from maca. After he found a dosage that worked for him, he said

he " was flying " , so much energy he had. Also, a woman on some discussion board

tried maca after reading my reference to it, and she reported dramatic

improvements in various areas, menopause related being some of them.

 

It's possible that you didn't find a correct dosage FOR YOU or chose the wrong

brand. Or didn't take it long enough. How much did you take a day and how long?

 

> Out of curiosity, I decided to try a different brand (won't mention any names,

since I'm not sure if

> we're allowed to) with an even higher percentage of ginsenosides (500 mg at

7%). For some reason, this really provides a good energy boost with out the side

effects I've mentioned.

 

The same might have happened with maca.

[Guest guest]

Roman, in fact I did try different brands of Maca, whole herb and standardized.

I even took three times the recommended daily dosage on some days. Maca is

really a food and not a medicine in the same respect as many other well known

traditional herbs. All I'm saying is it did not help me. I too have read all the

claims by various individuals as to how it works wonders. I also became

skeptical when I understood there had only been animal studies, many with

extreme dosages. Also, the stuff is quite expensive. One brand was $30 for 60

capsules. Anyway, my experience alone can't be any conclusion as to whether Maca

really works or not. I was just very disappointed and can only wonder how many

others have had the same experience and at great co$t.

[Guest guest]

It's a pity it didn't help you. As I said, it's helped my dad a lot. I find it

helpful myself too.

 

As far as its price is concerned, I find one brand (Whole World Botanicals) very

cheap -- 175 grams of powder for $33 (cheaper if order 3 bottles).

 

So how much exactly did you take? Taking " tree times the recommended daily

dosage " may not be enough (according to Dr. Schulze, recommended dosages on

product labels are often too small to help), especially only " on some days " .

Sometimes herbs take time to produce noticeable effect.

 

Roman

 

gar_fla_62 wrote:

 

> Roman, in fact I did try different brands of Maca, whole herb and

standardized. I even took three times the recommended daily dosage on some days.

Maca is really a food and not a medicine in the same respect as many other well

known traditional herbs. All I'm saying is it did not help me. I too have read

all the claims by various individuals as to how it works wonders. I also became

skeptical when I understood there had only been animal studies, many with

extreme dosages. Also, the stuff is quite expensive. One brand was $30 for 60

capsules. Anyway, my experience alone can't be any conclusion as to whether Maca

really works or not. I was just very disappointed and can only wonder how many

others have had the same experience and at great co$t.