What is Eleuthero Root?

Eleuthero is a woodland plant native to southeastern Siberia and the Korean peninsula, and adapted to the damp forests of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and northern California. A relative of the more famous red ginseng, eleuthero has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine since about 190 AD. 

Dried Eleuthero Root

Eleuthero root is also known as Siberian ginseng but should not be confused with American or Panax ginseng. "The U.S. banned the use of the name Siberian ginseng when with the passage of the Ginseng Labeling Act of 2002. This law was an attempt to reduce confusion between panax ginseng and eleuthero root." source

What are the Health Benefits?

Eleuthero Tincture Kit

Eleuthero is commonly used to enhance physical and mental well-being, and to treat fatigue, weakness, declining mental performance, and mild depression. It is a supplement that improves general energy and vitality, especially during times of stress or fatigue.
Eleuthero has been used to improve:

• Alertness
• Relaxation
• Vitality
• Mood
• Appetite
• Sleep and conditions of insomnia
• Fatigue
• Resistance to colds
• Blood pressure
• Energy

Eleuthero has also been used for it's Anti-Inflammatory properties as well as Coagulation and for Osteoporosis.

I have read articles that state that the Eleuthero root extract has been shown fight against scavanging on DPPH free radicals.  In a study, a special preperation of the Eleuthero root extract exhibited high anti0lipi peroxidative activities, and against seven human cancer cells.   source

May cause insomnia if taken too close to bedtime. Not recommended for persons with uncontrolled high blood pressure.
Disclaimer: Not as a substitute for professional medical prevention, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult with your physician, pharmacist, or health care provider before taking any home remedies or supplements or following any treatment suggested by anyone on this site. Only your health care provider, personal physician, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for your unique needs or diagnose your particular medical history.


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