| Specification: | BOTANICAL NAME: , Eleutherococcus senticosus, Acanthopanax senticosus
PARTS USED AND HABITAT: Eleuthero belongs to the Araliaceae family and is a distant relative of Asian ginseng ( Panax ginseng) . Also known commonly as touch-me-not and devil? s shrub, eleuthero has been most frequently nicknamed Siberian ginseng in this country. Eleuthero is native to the Taiga region of the Far East ( southeastern part of Russia, northern China, Korea, and Japan) . The root and the rhizomes ( underground stem) are used.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE: ( 1) Primary uses: Fatigue; Immune function; Stress. ( 2) Secondary uses: Athletic performance. ( 3) Other uses: Chronic fatigue syndrome; Common cold/ sore throat; Diabetes; Fibromyalgia; HIV support; Infection
HISTORICAL OR TRADITIONAL USE ( may or may not be supported by scientific studies) : Although not as popular as Asian ginseng, eleuthero use dates back 2, 000 years, according to Chinese medicine records. Referred to as ci wu jia in Chinese medicine, it was used to prevent respiratory tract infections, colds and flu. It was also believed to provide energy and vitality. In Russia, eleuthero was originally used by people in the Siberian Taiga region to increase performance and quality of life and to decrease infections. In more modern times, eleuthero? s ability to increase stamina and endurance led Soviet Olympic athletes to use it to enhance their training |
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