Three symptoms unite many sufferers of Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome: Diminished energy, elevated stress and brain fog. An ancient wellness herb may be particularly useful to those with Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome because it may help with all of these common WTS complaints.

Eleuthero (also known by the misnomer Siberian ginseng) is a traditional Chinese wellness herb that has been used in Asia to promote health for over 2,000 years. Eleuthero is classified as an adaptogen: A tonic herb that helps to bring the body into balance. That means in times of occasional stress, eleuthero helps the body to adapt to external stressors — increasing resistance and promoting a healthier response. In fact, in Russia eleuthero is popularly used by people with high-stress jobs to help promote a sense of balance and calm while supporting peak performance in body and mind.

This same sort of “inner strengthening” activity explains why eleuthero was famously used by the old Soviet Union’s Olympic athletes — in addition to helping manage to the physical and mental stress and pressure endured by world-class athletes, the herb appears to boost stamina, endurance, and overall energy levels. Interestingly, Chinese wellness practitioners, as well as Korean herbalists, use eleuthero for similar purposes — in their wellness traditions, the herb is considered one of the best for strengthening the body’s qi, or life force.

One research study investigated how a combination adaptogenic herbal formula that included eleuthero might help women who reported feeling stressed out and mentally fatigued. Researchers found that the adaptogenic eleuthero herbal formula was associated with a rapid and significant improvement in focus, cognitive speed, and accuracy during stressful mental tasks. This research seems to support eleuthero’s reputation of energizing and strengthening both body and mind in times of stress.

For those undergoing T3 therapy for Wilson’s Temperature Syndrome or low body temperature issues, an adaptogenic supplement that includes eleuthero may be helpful. After all, it’s stressful enough dealing with this elusive syndrome… why not take some help from an energizing, resistance-boosting, focus-sharpening herb with a 2,000 year track record?