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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)
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!
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

eleuthero for :Kidney pain
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)

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

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

Eleuthero for :Concentration and focus
Concentration and focus Eleuthero boosts concentration and focus without the letdown than comes from stimulants like caffeine.
Eleuthero for :HIV-infection and AIDS
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
Siberian ginseng for :Fatigue
Fatigue Siberian ginseng is often recommended as a general tonic to revitalize people who are fatigued.
Siberian ginseng for :Fibromyagia, Stress
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.
Siberian ginseng for :Diet and exercise
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 re-sculpt 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)

Siberian Ginseng for :Adrenal burnout/Fatigue
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.

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Eleutherococcus senticosus Origin- China Encapsulated root, tea, or tincture, may be added to juices or smoothies.
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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),

referencesGinseng, Siberian Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Brain/Memory/Focus * Chronic Fatigue * Fibromyalgia * Immune System * Kidney * Sexual tonics * Stress * Weight Loss *
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.

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.
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.

Common Misspellings: ginsing, korean gigseng

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