What is the difference between Panax ginseng and Eleutherococcus senticosus?
It is believed that Panax ginseng (also known as Asian ginseng) may produce a more immediate, stimulating effect than Eleutherococcus senticosus, which may have a calming, tonifying effect. The difference lies primarily in their active compounds. Panax ginseng is standardized to contain 27-30% total ginsenosides whereas Eleutherococcus senticosus is standardized to contain 0.8% eleutheroside E and B. Also, some professionals do not recommend Panax ginseng for female patients because of possible masculinizing effects.
