What Are the Adrenals—and Why Should You Care?

You may have never heard of them, but your adrenal glands are essential to how your body copes with daily life. These two small glands, located just above your kidneys, are like your body’s personal stress managers. They produce important hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and DHEA, which help regulate your energy levels, blood pressure, mood, metabolism, and even libido. 

How Herbal Support Can Help

At Westwood Botanicals, we create blends that help restore balance from the inside out. Some of our favourite ingredients include:

• Shatavari – a gentle adaptogen that supports hormonal harmony and feminine vitality
• Ashwagandha – reduces cortisol and improves resilience to stress
• Rose petals, spearmint, goji, and blueberry – to uplift the mood, cool inflammation, and nourish the skin
• Schisandra berry – supports adrenal function, enhances stamina, and promotes sexual vitality
• Passion fruit – rich in antioxidants and calming compounds that soothe stress and nourish the senses
• Jujube (red date) – a traditional tonic for restful sleep, emotional balance, and deep energy replenishment
• Hibiscus – cooling, antioxidant-rich, and traditionally associated with heart health and sensuality
• Maca – a powerful root known to enhance libido, stamina, and hormonal balance

Nurture Your Energy, Mood & Desire

Our combinations of adaptogens, superfruits, and floral botanicals gently supports the adrenals, nervous system, and reproductive health—offering a natural way to help your body recover from stress and reconnect with your vitality.

And don’t forget one of the simplest yet most overlooked ways to support your hormones and libido: hydration. Your body depends on water to circulate hormones, flush out toxins, and keep everything from your skin to your energy levels glowing.

Whether you’re looking to feel more energised, uplift your mood, or gently support libido, nurturing your adrenals and staying hydrated is a beautiful place to start.