Siberian Ginseng (Eleutheroccocus senticosus)

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Nature's Herbs Siberian Ginseng Root -- 100 Caps
Siberian Ginseng comes from the woody roots and not the typical fleshy rootstocks of the other ginsengs. The active ingredients, eleuthrerosides (B & E), are glycosides which provide the adaptogenic properties. Siberian Ginseng helps the body handle stressful conditions while enhancing mental and athletic abilities. The glycosides appear to act on the adrenal glands, helping to prevent adrenal hypertrophy and excess corticosteroid production in response to stress. Siberian Ginseng has been s ...
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Traditional and Folklore

Siberian Ginseng has a long history of use for male infertility and to increase work output and stamina. It has been recognised traditionally as an aphrodisiac.

Current uses

Siberian Ginseng is not really ginseng at all, but is a distantly related member of the ivy family. Asian ginseng, which includes Korean, Manchurian, Vietnamese and Chinese ginseng, Panax and American ginsengs are members of the araliaceae family, Siberian ginseng (Eleutheroccocus senticosus) however belongs to an other genus than "true" ginsengs (Panax Ginseng and Panax Quinquefolium). The eleutherosides appear to have a similar function on the human body as the Panax Ginsengs, making them a cheaper substitute for real thing

Chinese herbalists recommend Siberian Ginseng to restore vital energy and promote overall systemic functioning. It is known to support sexual functioning and to promote fertility and is often recommended as an aphrodisiac. It can also be very beneficial in the treatment of infertility related to stress.

Used regularly, Siberian Ginseng can regulate the menstrual cycle, improve hormone balance and tone the uterus to improve the ability of the foetus to implant after conception.

Siberian ginseng may help the body deal with physically and mentally stressful exposures such as heat, cold, physical exhaustion, viruses, bacteria, chemicals, extreme working conditions, noise, and pollution. By strengthening the system, it may also help prevent illness. The anti-stress effect seems to derive from its antioxidant and steroid metabolism activity on the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal endocrine function. It improves adaptation to dimished blood flow to the brain.

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Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)

The only two consistently reported side effects from siberian ginseng are mild diarrhea, and insomnia in rare cases (and taken close to bedtime).

It is sometimes reported to increase blood pressure and so had better be avoided by people with high blood pressure.

Other inconsistently reported effects are stomach upset, dizziness, agitation, nervousness, restlessness headaches, anxiety, irritability, difficulty concentrating ......

Research

Recent research has clinically proven that regular use will help to increase physical and mental performance, withstand stress and boost immune functioning. Siberian Ginseng has been approved by medical authorities in Germany as an invigorating tonic for fatigue and to protect against and recover from illness.

In a laboratory study, a 6-month study of 93 people with herpes simplex virus type 2 (which generally causes genital herpes lesions) found that Siberian ginseng reduced frequency, severity, and duration of outbreaks.

Animal studies suggest that Siberian ginseng may be also helpful in increasing male reproductive capacity.

Research has, however, largely supported the use of Siberian Ginseng to maintain health and strengthen the system rather than to treat particular disorders.