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Ginseng, Siberian Eleutherococcus senticosus

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Common Names
Ginseng, Siberian , Eleuthero ginseng, Ci-wu-jia, Wu Jia Shen Jing
Botanical Name
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Family
ARALIACEAE Aralia or Ivy Family
Ginseng, Siberian Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Brain/Memory/Focus * Chronic Fatigue * Fibromyalgia * Immune System * Kidney * Sexual tonics * Stress * Weight Loss *
Properties: Adaptogens* Stimulant* Breath* Circulation* Immunostimulant*
Parts Used: root
Constituents:Eleutherosides B and E, and immunostimulant complex polysaccharides
Siberian ginseng, Eleutherococcus senticosus, is also known as eleuthero ginseng or eleuthero. Siberian ginseng is one of the most widely used herbs in the world. It's one of the primary tonic herbs, which means it works it's magic over time, you'll need to take it for several months to see results. Eleuthero ginseng is sometimes combined with other adaptogens, like Korean, Chinese or American ginseng, astragalus, or schisandra, to increase its effectiveness. Related Species Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng)
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)
How to Use: Ginseng, Siberian
Preparation Methods :The dried root is often taken in capsules, or brewed into tea, or made into tinctures
remedyRemedies using : Ginseng, Siberian
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Traditional Chinese Medicine
tradional chinese medicine Known in China as wu-jia-pi, eleuthero has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years, to balance vital energy and vitality and to treat respiratory and other infections. In traditional Chinese medicine, eleuthero is considered good for vital energy (qi/ch'i), used for sleeplessness with many dreams, lower back or kidney pain, deficiency of yang in the kidney or spleen, lack of appetite, and to enhance overall resistance to disease or stress. For treating rheumatoid arthritis and making muscles and bones strong, one prescription mixes wu-jia-pi with sweet rice wine.
referencesGinseng, Siberian Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Kidney pain
TCM practitioners use eleuthero for lower back or kidney pain, and deficiency of yang in the kidney or spleen

Steven Foster and Yue chongxi, Herbal Emissaries (1992)

Chronic stress
Eleuthero restores overstressed adrenal glands, working wonders for people who are chronically stressed.

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Concentration and focus
Eleuthero boosts concentration and focus without the letdown than comes from stimulants like caffeine.
HIV-infection and AIDS
Healthy people taking 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of tincture three times daily have been shown to have increased numbers of the immune cells (CD4+ cells) that have decrease during HIV-infection and AIDS
Fatigue
Siberian ginseng is often recommended as a general tonic to revitalize people who are fatigued.
Fibromyagia, Stress
Because it enhances immunity and helps the body deal with stress, Siberian ginseng is frequently included in nutritional support programs for people with fibromyalgia.
Diet and exercise
If you are starting a new diet and exercise program, adaptogens like Siberian ginseng can help your body adapt to the stress. While it won't resculpt your body, you may feel less tired, so you're more likely to stick to your new exercise routine.

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Adrenal burnout/Fatigue
The adrenal glands have a big impact on our sexual health because of the their role in producing a variety of hormone that regulate many physical responses, not just gender-oriented ones. Tonic herbs such as ginseng helps prevent "adrenal burnout" caused by ongoing physical or mental challenges.
Side Effects:
In general, side effects with Siberian ginseng are rare and milder than those that occur with American and Korean ginseng. Not for use by pregnant women. Many commercial ginseng products are adulterated, buyer beware!
Plant Description


It is a shrubby member of the same botanical family as Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng) and American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius)Eleuthero is a woodland shrub native to southeastern Siberia and the Korean peninsula, and adapted to the damp forests of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and northern California.

Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
historySiberian ginseng was used in Eastern Europe as a folk remedy for hundreds of years, but it was not until the 1940s that it became a popular herb in Russia and Europe.
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Common Misspellings: ginsing, korean gigseng

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Certified Organic Eleuthero Root (Siberian Ginseng)
Eleutherococcus senticosus Origin- China Encapsulated root, tea, or tincture, may be added to juices or smoothies.
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Certified Organic Male-Care Capsules
Helps to support male stamina, endurance and sexual libido. A widely used supplement with great results and made with strictly organic, wildharvested ingredients. Ground and encapsulated fresh.
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Contains: Epimedium (Horny Goat Weed) (100.6mg), organic Eleuthero root (100.6mg),Maca root (100.6mg), organic Panax Ginseng root (75.45mg), organic Ginkgo leaf (75.45mg), Damiana leaf (50.3mg),

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