Ginseng, Siberian - Eleutherococcus senticosus

Ginseng, Siberian - Eleutherococcus senticosus (Acanthopanax senticosus) - family: Araliaceae (Ginseng Family).

This herb is a deciduous shrub that grows to about twenty feet high. It has toothed palmate dark green leaves and produces umbels of tiny greenish flowers in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by blackish berries. Traditional Chinese Medicine use of roots as a remedy for anxiety, inflammation, liver problems, poor appetite and stress. Traditional Japanese (Kampo) use of roots as a remedy for depression, respiratory illnesses and stress. Traditional Asian use of roots as a folk aphrodisiac. Modern Japanese (Kampo) use of roots in the medical treatment of some cancers. Modern European and American folk use of roots as a remedy for chronic fatigue syndrome, cold sores, fatigue, impotence, insomnia, jet lag, the symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome, the problems of menopause and a weakened immune system. Ginseng has been shown to reduce blood sugar levels. Approved by the German Commission E as a remedy for fatigue and for immune system support. Modern American folk use as a possible remedy for Alzheimer's disease, attention deficit disorder (ADD, Meniere's syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis. Modern American folk use to possibly slow down the aging process. Modern American folk use as a possible remedy for bags under the eyes, colds, female infertility and male infertility. Note: do not use if taking caffeine (found in coffee, tea and maté). Note: do not use if you have heart problems, high blood pressure or low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Note: ginseng may cause some medical problems such as asthma, higher blood pressure or heart disturbances. Note: do not take for more than three weeks at a time. Native to eastern Asia.

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