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Siberian Ginseng

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Eleuthero, a root recognized in Europe as a traditional medicine for tiredness and weakness.

Safety at a glance

  • PregnancyNothing recorded
  • BreastfeedingNothing recorded
  • MedicinesNothing recorded
  • Who should avoid itNothing recorded
  • AllergiesNothing recorded
  • ToxicityNothing recorded

Tap a box to read the safety notes below. “Nothing recorded” means our sources don't cover it, not that it's safe.

What is Siberian Ginseng?

Plant family
Araliaceae, the ginseng family
Parts used
The root
Where it grows
Northeast Asia, including Siberia, China, Korea and Japan
Genus
Eleutherococcus
Species
senticosus

Also called

Eleuthero, Eleutherococcus

Traditionally used for

  • Tiredness
  • Weakness (traditional)

Traditionally described as

  • Root preparations

Traditions that use it

Safety

How much to use

  • Don't take it for more than 2 months, and see a doctor if symptoms last more than 2 weeks of use. It isn't for children under 12.[1]Health agency

What does the research say?

Traditional use

These are traditional uses, not proven treatments.

  • Based on long-standing use, the European Medicines Agency recognizes Siberian ginseng root as a traditional herbal medicine to relieve tiredness and weakness, for adults and children over 12, for no more than 2 months.[1]Health agency

Research in people

  • Many clinical studies have tested it. They suggested a possible effect on tiredness and weakness, but flaws in their design stopped any firm conclusions.[1]Health agency

In short

Don't take for more than 2 months; not for children under 12.

Sources

  1. [1] Eleutherococcus root (Eleutherococci radix): summary for the public (EMA/283374/2014) — European Medicines Agency, Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC)Government health agency

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