Aims to act as a general and nervine tonic with adaptogenic activity, while supporting the adrenal cortex.
Summary
- These herbs have been used traditionally for general tonic, nervine tonic and adaptogenic activity as well as supporting the adrenal cortex
- May assist in the maintenance or improvement of general well‑being
- Skullcap, Korean Ginseng and Withania are used traditionally for general tonic, nervine tonic and adaptogenic activity
- Korean Ginseng may assist well-being whilst under stress
- May help to increase endurance and stamina and beneficial during times of stress
- Liquorice has been used traditionally to support the adrenal cortex
Dosage & warnings
Adults: 1 tablet 3 – 6 times daily
Children 6 – 12 years: 1 tablet 2 – 3 times daily
- Due to liquorice, caution is advised in those with elevated liver enzymes taking immunosuppressives
- Contraindicated in hypertension including women who are prone to hypertension in pregnancy, and oedema and in those taking thiazide or loop diuretics
- Not recommended during pregnancy except at the lowest dosage for short periods
- Korean Ginseng is best not used during acute infections
- Contraindicated in patients taking phenelzine
- Caution is advised in patients taking CNS stimulants, insulin or oral hypoglycaemic drugs, nifedipine and warfarin
- Discontinue 7 days prior to general anaesthesia
Formulation
| Ingredient | 1 tablet |
|---|---|
| Withania somnifera (root) ext. equiv. dry | 950 mg |
| Glycyrrhiza glabra (root) ext. equiv. dry (Licorice) | 750 mg |
| Panax ginseng (root) ext. equiv. dry (Korean ginseng) equiv. Ginsenosides Rg1, Re, Rb1, Rb2, Rc, Rd | 100 mg 1.68 mg |
| Scutellaria lateriflora (herb) ext. equiv. dry (Skullcap) | 470 mg |
