There are many things you can do to help increase your energy and focus. Starting from diligently exercising, getting enough rest, to having a good diet. Not only that, some people also choose to take various supplements to help increase their body's energy. Aside from factory-made supplements, several types of common herbs can also be used to help increase your energy and maintain your focus.
As quoted from Healthline, here are five herbs that have been scientifically proven to help increase your energy and focus.
- Ginseng
Ginseng is a herb that is often used as an ingredient for various supplements. Ginseng is known for its ability to increase energy, thanks to the compounds such as ginsenosides, eleutherosides, and ciwujianosides in it. Study results showed that consuming 200-1000 mg of ginseng per day can increase energy, concentration and improve mood in adults. - Peppermint
Peppermint leaves can help increase your body's energy and alertness. Studies have shown that essential oils made from peppermint can help relieve fatigue and increase alertness, memory and energy. - Rosemary
Often used to add flavour to dishes, rosemary can also be used to increase body energy. Similar to peppermint, essential oils made from rosemary have also been scientifically proven to improve the cognitive function. - Sage
Often used in cooking, sage leaves have a myriad of good benefits for the body. Studies proved that supplements that contain sage can help improve mood, alertness, focus, and memory. Also, thanks to its plant compounds, sage can help improve immunity against diseases, maintain bone health, and relieve diabetes symptoms. - Guarana
Guarana usually used as an ingredient for supplements and energy drinks, thanks to its ability to stimulate the body. Chemical contents contained in guarana such as caffeine, saponins and tannins are thought to have a positive effect on body energy and brain function. Studies showed that taking 37.5-300 mg of guarana extract can help improve alertness and memory.
Text by Anggie Triana
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Source:
- Healthline - The 10 Best Herbs to Boost Energy and Focus (2020). https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/herbs-for-energy, 8 October 2020.