THE SOLÉA HERBARIUM
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Panax ginseng C.A.Mey.
Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use for fatigue and weakness; does not replace investigation of persistent fatigue.
Traditional use
Seek medical advice for unexplained or persistent fatigue. Do not combine numerous stimulant products.
Discover the plantCola acuminata (P.Beauv.) Schott & Endl.
Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use of caffeinated seeds; does not address the causes of persistent fatigue.
Traditional use
Take into account all caffeine consumed during the day.
Discover the plantEleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Maxim.
Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use for asthenia; investigate the cause of persistent fatigue.
Traditional use
Stop use if palpitations or insomnia occur.
Discover the plantCamellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze
Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use; persistent fatigue should be investigated, not masked with a stimulant.
Traditional use
Caffeine: take all sources consumed during the day into account.
Discover the plantPaullinia cupana Kunth
Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use of the powder; contains caffeine, with no promise of a lasting increase in energy.
Traditional use
Palpitations, insomnia or persistent fatigue: seek medical advice.
Discover the plantCola nitida (Vent.) Schott et Endl.
Under “ Vitality ”: Documented traditional stimulant use; persistent fatigue requires assessment.
Traditional use
Caffeine-containing stimulant: have concomitant medicines checked.
Discover the plantIlex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil.
Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use of leaf preparations; contains caffeine.
Traditional use
Palpitations or persistent fatigue: investigate the cause without increasing intake.
Discover the plantGlycine max (L.) Merr.
Under “ Vitality ”: Traditional use of soy lecithin. This does not validate all seeds, oils or isoflavones.
Traditional use
Fatigue persisting beyond two weeks: seek medical advice to investigate the cause.
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