Siberian Ginseng

Latin name: Eleutherococcus senticosus.

This plant is commonly found in Siberia as well as parts of China and Korea.  It is often called ‘Russia’s secret plant’, and was used by the sporting fraternity as well as Russian cosmonauts.  The term Ginseng is probably an incorrect name for this product as it is a completely different plant, although it does belong to the same botanical family.  Siberian ginseng does not contain ginsenosides, as does the Korean ginseng, but contains eleutherosides as the main active ingredient.

The Benefits of Siberian Ginseng

Physical or intellectual fatigue – may enhance the recuperative power of the body.

Concentration – studies with radio operators showed an increased ability to concentrate.

Stamina – studies have shown ginseng can increase the stamina of athletes.

Properties

Siberian ginseng has been called an ‘adaptogen’ because it helps the body to adapt to unfavourable circumstances.

The main active ingredients in Siberian ginseng are the eleutherosides, of which there are ten.  It also contains several vitamins and minerals.  These constituents help Siberian ginseng to exhibit the following properties:-

Anti-toxic                                                                                    Anti-stress

Prophylactic – tends to prevent disease              Immuno stimulant

Antiviral                                                                                       Hypoglycaemic – reduces blood sugar

Anti-hypertensive – lowers blood pressure

Contra-indications/Precautions

Should be avoided by people with cardiovascular disease (including hypertension), diabetes mellitus, asthma, schizophrenia and other nervous system disorders.

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