0AraliaceaeUse profilePanax ginseng C.A.Mey.Asian ginsengVitalityTemporary fatigueWhy this plant?Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use for fatigue and weakness; does not replace investigation of persistent fatigue.Traditional useSeek medical advice for unexplained or persistent fatigue. Do not combine numerous stimulant products.View the profile
0Family not detailed in the references for this profile.Use profileCola acuminata (P.Beauv.) Schott & Endl.Cola acuminataVitalityTemporary fatigueWhy this plant?Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use of caffeinated seeds; does not address the causes of persistent fatigue.Traditional useTake into account all caffeine consumed during the day.View the profile
0AraliaceaeUse profileEleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Maxim.EleutheroVitalityFatigue and weaknessWhy this plant?Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use for asthenia; investigate the cause of persistent fatigue.Traditional useStop use if palpitations or insomnia occur.View the profile
0TheaceaeUse profileCamellia sinensis (L.) KuntzeGreen teaVitalityFatigue and feelings of weaknessWhy this plant?Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use; persistent fatigue should be investigated, not masked with a stimulant.Traditional useCaffeine: take all sources consumed during the day into account.View the profile
0SapindaceaeUse profilePaullinia cupana KunthGuaranaVitalityTemporary fatigueWhy this plant?Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use of the powder; contains caffeine, with no promise of a lasting increase in energy.Traditional usePalpitations, insomnia or persistent fatigue: seek medical advice.View the profile
0MalvaceaeUse profileCola nitida (Vent.) Schott et Endl.KolaVitalityFatigue and weaknessWhy this plant?Under “ Vitality ”: Documented traditional stimulant use; persistent fatigue requires assessment.Traditional useCaffeine-containing stimulant: have concomitant medicines checked.View the profile
0AquifoliaceaeUse profileIlex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil.MatéVitalityUrinary comfortTemporary fatigueWhy this plant?Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use of leaf preparations; contains caffeine.Traditional usePalpitations or persistent fatigue: investigate the cause without increasing intake.View the profile
0FabaceaeUse profileGlycine max (L.) Merr.SoybeanVitalityTemporary fatigueWhy this plant?Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use of soy lecithin. This does not validate all seeds, oils or isoflavones.Traditional useFatigue persisting beyond two weeks: seek medical advice to investigate the cause.View the profile