Herbal Remedies To Cure Hypocortisolism (Addison’s Disease)

Hypocortisolism or Addison disease is an endocrine disorder in which adrenal glands fail to produce a sufficient level of steroid hormones, mostly cortisol and to a certain degree aldosterone. This disease is dreadful and affects people of all age groups. Thus hypocortisolism is known as adrenal deficiency.

More details can be found at Hypocortisolism - Ayurvedic Treatments And Symptoms

Ayurvedic Herbs may shave the power to eliminate the disease from the root. Some of the herbs that have proven to be effective for Addison’s disease are mentioned as follows

Herbal Remedies To Cure Hypocortisolism

• Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera)

  Ashwagandha has a lot of health beneficiary properties such as anti-stress, antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, etc, which improves stamina and stimulates cortisol for producing hormones that help in the treatment of Adrenal autoimmune disorder. It contains various phytochemicals like steroids, flavonoids, alkaloids, etc, which help in restoring hormone levels which reduces inflammation, increasing mental activity, revitalizing the body functions, and maintaining equilibrium in levels of cortisol.

• Bhumi Amla (Phyllanthus Niruri)

  Bhumi Amla shows antiviral, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and hypotensive properties which helps in reducing various symptoms of Addison’s disease like liver disorders, HIV, hypertension, etc. The presence of .

• Phytochemicals in the herb purify the blood, reduce digestive disorders, bleeding disorders, and help in better functioning of adrenal glands.
• Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum Graecum)

  Fenugreek is a legume and a spice possessing anti-diabetic, anti-carcinogenic, anti-bacterial/anti-fungal, anti-oxidant, and hypo-cholesterol emic properties which helps in controlling cholesterol levels, heartburn, inflammation, and appetite. Some of the chemical and phytochemical constituents of fenugreek like sapogenins, glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, lipids, fibers, etc. make it beneficial in rapid production of steroid hormones which treats adrenal tumor (medullary or cortical) and helps in reducing symptoms of adrenal disorders.

• Curcumin (Curcuma Longa)

  Curcumin is a major component of turmeric and is a traditionally used spice in Indian houses. The recommendable therapeutic beneficiaries of this herb can be correlated with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. This helps in reducing symptoms like depression/anxiety, muscle or joint pain, reducing LDL-cholesterol levels, maintaining blood glucose and blood pressure. Curcumin triggers adrenal glands to produce a cortisol hormone that suppresses Addison’s disease symptoms.

• Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum Or Ocimum Sanctum)

  Tulsi or Holy basil which is considered a sacred plant in India and is worshipped in every house in Southeast Asia. Chemical and phytochemical constituents of this traditional herb include Eugenol, Isothymusin, Isothymonin, Polysaccharides, Flavonoids, Zinc, and other minerals. Eugenol present in Tulsi is effective in treating cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders. Being an adaptogen, its anti-viral and antioxidant properties benefit in detoxification of the liver, lowering blood sugar, aids memory, sleeping disorders and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

Some of the Ayurvedic herbs that are powerful to control the symptoms of hypocortisolism are Tulsi, Curcumin, Fenugreek, Bhumi Amla, and Ashwagandha.

Conclusion

The information related to hypocortisolism is based on various Ayurvedic resources. Always seek the advice of an Ayurvedic practitioner before starting any Ayurvedic herbs for the treatment of hypocortisolism.