Herbs that are adaptogens and adrenal tonics are best for treatment of fatigue. Avoid reliance on stimulants, even natural ones such as kola nut, guarana, yerba mate, and too much coffee. The short term boost disappears to leave you more fatigued than you were before you took them.

Ignoring ongoing fatigue can predispose you to chronic fatigue syndrome. Symptoms include fatigue that is not alleviated by rest, is worsened by exercise, or is associated with chronic muscle and joint pain.

Coconut oil Adding coconut oil to your diet has been reported to increase energy, balance hormones, and stimulate the thyroid gland.

Ginseng has been scientifically shown to lengthen physical and mental endurance, and is widely prescribed for chronic fatigue.

Maca is being used in women with menstrual irregularities, female hormonal imbalances, menopause, and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Rehmannia Prepared rehmannia is used for loss of blood, yin deficiency, lower back pain with kidney deficiency from overwork (it replenishes the vital essence of the kidneys). ( Foster, Steven, Chongxi, Yue )

Schisandra Schisandra may help to improve brain efficiency, increase work capacity, and build strength...Schisandra is believed to have an adaptongenic function, increases non-resistant immune response, reduces tiredness and sleeplessness, and may help enhance vision. ( Foster, Steven, Chongxi, Yue )

Wormwood, mugwortA group of herbs that pack a bitter taste, including the Artemisias wormwood and mugwort can help boost overall energy. Bitter herbs increase endoctrine function and improve digestive processes, many people experience a temporary boost of energy after a dose. (White,Linda B., M.D. )

Yerba mateThe British Herbal Compendium recommends yerba mate for treating fatigue and headache, it's therapeutic qualities are attributed to a xanthine alkaloid called mateine, which acts like caffeine but doesn’t have the caffeine side effects.