Re: Question about Ashwagandha Herb/Tish

[Guest guest]

Well, Tish...what do you think about licorice root for adrenals?

Kathy

-- In NaturalThyroidHormones , " lkwetter "

wrote:

>

> I've used Ashwaghanda off an on for some time and think it is one

of

> the best herbs for adrenal problems. It helps. Other herbs like

> Guggulsterone and cordyceps are overly stimulating to the adrenals

> and they seem to just tire them out more.

>

> Tish

[Guest guest]

Licorice root can be used just like cortisone therapy. The

recommendation is 1 teaspoon in a tea 4 times a day or every 4

hours. It works by slowing the breakdown on cortisol in the liver

that your own adrenals make. So, it keeps your cortisol in the

system longer. 1 teaspoon 4 times a day is roughly equal to 15 to 20

mg of cortisone. Licorice has a couple of downsides. One is that it

is mildly estrogenic, which lots of hypos don't need, as they are

often estrogen dominant. The other is that it can affect salt

balance and blood pressure. On the good side, it is very good for

the digestive tract and healing for it.

I used it for a short while in place of my Cortef. I found it to be

a hassle to make tea for having 4 times a day, when you are at work.

the other problem I had was dosage. When you are measuring out a

teaspoon, it is difficult to adjust doseages perfectly. If you want

to start to drop your dose, it's kind of a hassle to fine tune

doses. Plus, different batches can have varying potency and you are

never sure how much exactly you are altering your cortisol levels. I

also had a little trouble with it causing my lower legs to poof up.

But, even though it was not accurate enough of a treatment for me, I

am sure it is good enough for most people. Live Extension Foundation

recommends it for treating low adrenal function. It is really safe

as a rule, or for sure as safe as Cortef or any of the others.

Tish

[Guest guest]

Licorice root made my heart pound and sent my BP over 150/90. I've never been

over 120 until armour. Try it, but watch for bp and pulse. Affects everyone

different, I guess.

-- prr

" kholl45 " kholl45@... wrote:

Well, Tish...what do you think about licorice root for adrenals?

Kathy