Black Tea
A Strong clinical evidenceCamellia sinensis
Its caffeine and L-theanine increase attention and alertness. Observational studies link regular tea drinking to lower cardiovascular risk.
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Energy & Focus
Herbs used for alertness, focus and tiredness. Those containing caffeine are marked.
7 herbs · 2 with clinical evidence (A/B) · 1 not marked avoid in pregnancy
Ginkgo Leaf
A Strong clinical evidenceGinkgo biloba
Standardised ginkgo extract may help age-related cognitive decline and mild dementia; bleeding risk and interactions call for caution.
Eleuthero
T Traditional useEleutherococcus senticosus
Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) root is traditionally used for symptoms of weakness such as fatigue; do not use it for more than 2 months.
Green Tea
T Traditional useCamellia sinensis
Green tea is traditionally used to relieve fatigue and a feeling of weakness; it contains caffeine and is unsuitable with high blood pressure or ulcers.
Korean Ginseng
T Traditional usePanax ginseng
Korean ginseng (Panax ginseng) root is traditionally used for symptoms of weakness such as fatigue; use it for no more than 3 months.
Rhodiola
T Traditional useRhodiola rosea
Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) extract is traditionally used to relieve symptoms of stress such as fatigue and exhaustion in adults.
Yerba Mate
T Traditional useIlex paraguariensis
Traditionally used for tiredness and weakness, and to increase urine in minor urinary complaints. Contains caffeine; avoid with high blood pressure or ulcers.