General Wellness

Fatigue

10 herbs

Each note says whether the link comes from traditional use or research, and what the research found.

CodonopsisCodonopsis pilosula
A traditional Chinese tonic, often used in place of ginseng. Not tested on its own in trials.
GuaranaPaullinia cupana
A 2024 review found it reduced cancer-related tiredness, but studies disagreed.
Gui Pi WanPanax ginseng, Astragalus membranaceus, Angelica sinensis and 9 other herbs
Traditionally used for tiredness and poor appetite; Chinese trials in anaemia suggest it may help alongside iron.
Maral RootRhaponticum carthamoides
Studied, mainly in animals, for effects on physical work capacity. Not well tested in people.
Polygonatum SibiricumPolygonatum sibiricum
A traditional Chinese tonic for tiredness and weakness ("deficiency"). Not tested in trials.
Rhodiola RoseaRhodiola rosea
A traditional EU herbal medicine for stress-related tiredness and exhaustion.
SchisandraSchisandra chinensis
Traditionally used as a tonic for energy and in formulas for tiredness.
Search Mi HeartRhytidophyllum tomentosum
Traditionally used in Jamaica for energy and stamina.
ShilajitMineral pitch, a resin-like substance from mountain rocks
Traditionally used for tiredness and weakness. In one 8-week trial, 500 mg a day helped stronger young men keep more strength after tiring exercise; a lower dose did nothing.
TremellaTremella fuciformis
Valued in Chinese medicine for weakness. Not tested in trials.