Support for Overall Health
Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng) Background and Benefits

Eleuthero is a common name for Eleutherococcus senticosus, a deciduous woody shrub native to East Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and Russia. Other common names for this plant include eleuthero, Siberian ginseng, and ciwujia. Eluthero belongs to the Araliaceae family, which includes the Panax genus of true ginseng plants.
Eleuthero is hardy up to zone 3 and grows in mountain forests, especially with conifers. In rare cases, it may also grow in riparian forests. Eleuthero typically forms understory in shady areas such as thickets, groves, and forest edges. It can grow in a variety of soils, including heavy clay, loam, and sand. Eleuthero resists acidic and alkaline soils.
 
Eleuthero can reach a height of six feet, but grows slowly. Depending on the climate, it usually blooms in July. The flowers are self-fertile and can also be pollinated by insects.
 
The pharmaceutically active constituents of Eleuthero consist primarily of eleutherosides A through M, especially B and E. Other constituents include acanthoside D, ciwujianosides A through E, friedelin, and isofraxidin. This large number of active constituents makes Eleuthero useful for supporting a variety of biological functions.
 
In traditional Chinese medicine, it is used for loss of appetite, occasional headaches, and sleep disorders. In modern herbal medicine, eleuthero is considered an adaptogen, meaning that it stabilizes physiological processes and promotes homeostasis. Reduced sensitivity to stress is a common benefit of homeostasis as defined in herbal medicine.
 

Use of Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng).

The most important benefit of Eleuthero's adaptogenic properties is immune system support. Other uses include supporting physical performance, mental function, and general health.

Signs that you need Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)

Eleuthero manages a high level of daily stress quite well. This is especially true if you need to balance your cortisol levels, which are often released during chronic stress. You can also take Eleuthero if you want to improve your performance in sports activities. Some people receiving medical treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy may also benefit from Eleuthero.