Siberian Ginseng
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Description:
A 1 to 3 meter high shrub covered in pale, thorny bristles. The medicinal parts are the pulverized root rind, the pulverized root and an alcoholic fluid extract of the rhizome and roots. The plant grows in Siberia, northern China, Korea and Japan. It is a relative of true ginseng, but has entirely different properties.
Composition:
Contains polysaccharides, triterpene saponins, steroid glycosides, hydroxycoumarins, phenylacrylic acid derivatives, lignans.
Properties:
Enhanced stress endurance. Increased lymphocyte count. Siberian ginseng has "adaptogenic" properties and reduces physiologic responses to stress.
Actions:
Siberian ginseng has "adaptogenic" properties and reduces physiologic responses to stress. It increases physical performance and endurance and improves immune function.
Uses:
A tonic for invigoration and fortification in times of fatigue or during convalescence. Tendency for infection.
Contraindications:
Do not use in the presence of high blood pressure.
Side Effects:
None known with proper administration.
Administration:
Powdered or cut root for teas and aqueous-alcoholic extracts are available for internal use. For dogs, give 1 capsule twice a day.