Addison’s Disease

Effect

Speed of

Action

Dose and instructions

(“00” capsules, unless
otherwise specified)

Licorice root

Cortisol mimic

Extends half life of
pharmaceutical cortisone

Rapid

Bowel tolerance (typically 8
capsules per day- could be higher)

Increase to best effect for
stamina, edema

Adrenplex

Adrenal tonic

Moderate

10 per day

Ginseng

General tonic

Stamina

Moderate

Start with 1 per day.
Increase by 1 per day to best effect.

Sodium

Possible source- celery juice

Evaluate sodium status

Necessary for adrenal
function. As necessary

Heart Aspects

Arjuna bark

General cardiovascular tonic

Slow

Adjust for best blood
pressure, rhythm, circulation