ADRENOSEN (HEALTH CONCERNS)

Description

Description:

Therapeutic Actions

1.Addresses burn-out, especially when accompanied by aching, pain, and digestive disturbances

2.Restores energy, sense of well-being, and mental acuity

3.Helps alleviate non-specific dry coughing, dyspepsia, and leukorrhea

4.Supports the adrenal, pituitary, and thyroid glands

5.Athletes may use it with yin tonics in order to replenish their systems

Chinese Therapeutic Effects

Tonifies Qi and kidney yang

Drains dampness

Formula

Adrenosen is a formula that relieves burnout, and is based on an ancient Chinese remedy. The American lifestyle is often stressful with a diet that frequently contains greasy, salty, and sweet foods. If prolonged without adequate replenishment and rejuvenation, heat conditions may develop. Symptoms include lack of energy, mental sluggishness, nervousness, chronic fatigue, indigestion, acid regurgitation, belching, food cravings or poor appetite, hypoglycemia, headache, palpitations, and constipation/diarrhea.

To maintain energy, some have overused ephedra (ma huang) or guarana, which are too warming for an already over-heated system.

Adrenal extracts have been used since the 1930s for cases of low adrenal function with fatigue and inability to cope with stress. As Adrenosen contains the cortex, it may be considered experimentally for cases of allergy and inflammation. PAK facilitates the conversion of blood sugar into energy, calm the nerves, and increases circulatory delivery of oxygen to the tissues. In addition, PAK may prevent or reduce lactic acid formation. Pseudostellaria (tai zi shen) replenishes energy stores and helps generate fluids. Dioscorea (shan yao) helps regulate the heart beat, lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and regulates the intestines; it also helps alleviate body aches and pains. Dolichos (bai bain dou) settles the stomach and reduces heat. Schizandra (wu wei zi) addresses insomnia, forgetfulness, poor concentration, palpitations, anxiety, and regulates blood sugar levels. Oryza (gu ya) directs the other ingredients to the intestines, liver, and gallbladder, and helps support the digestive system.

Clinical Notes

1.For yin deficiency, Adrenosen may be taken with Nine Flavor Tea or Clearing, and may be used to help wean patients off ma huang and guarana, as these individuals often suffer yin deficiency.

2.Adrenosen is rarely used by itself for more than a few weeks. Astra Essence or Backbone may provide more sustained tonification and can be used concurrently.

Patent Formula Name

Adrenosen

Alternative Name

Adrenal Cortex

Product Line

Health Concerns

Dosage Forms

Tablets

Unit Size

90 tablets

Dosage

2 to 3 tablets three times per day, between meals. Rapid effect can be realized for acute conditions; chronic ailments may require at least two days for effect to be noted.

Allergy Warning

Treatment Principle

Tonifies Qi and kidney yang. Drains dampness

Contraindication

May be too warming a formula for some individuals.

Indications

Addresses burn-out, especially when accompanied by aching, pain, and digestive disturbances