What is Eleuthero?
Eleuthero, also known and marketed in the US as Siberian ginseng, and known by its scientific classification as Eleutherococcus senticosus, has some of the properties of Chinese ginseng, but comes from a completely different plant. The plant was first discovered in Siberia, and has been used as an herbal remedy for a variety of conditions in both Russian folk medicine and in Chinese medicine. Chinese herbalists may prescribe the herb to restore the body to natural balance, to increase physical and sexual stamina, and as a preventative medicine to avoid illnesses like colds and flus. From laboratory studies it is clear that this herb may help boost the immune system, shortening the time of typical viral or bacterial infections. Smaller studies have shown that eleuthero may indeed prove beneficial as a memory enhancement tool, and might increase athletic performance. The elderly may find quality of life increased when taking eleuthero, and several studies suggest that the herb may reduce
It is an herb of the Araliaceae family (the same family as Korean ginseng) that grows 2 to 3 meters (6-10 feet) high, called Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus). Sun Eleuthero is the finest, naturally grown only in the wild of Northeast Asia and Northeast Hokkaido. In addition to many other revitalizing properties, its roots are rich in the dietary fiber, calcium and isofraxidine, all of which modern-day people tend to lack.
