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ELEUTHERO

BACKGROUND

Ingredient Type: Botanical, Extract

Also Known As: Eleutherococcus senticosus, Siberian ginseng

Eleuthero (also known as Eleutherococcus) is a shrub that is native to Northeastern Asia, often called Siberian Ginseng.  It has been long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to expel “wind” and “dampness”, to counter fatigue, and to strengthen tissues.

Eleuthero is used today in health supplements to enhance strength and endurance, and as an adaptogen, to support balance and relieve stress.

MORE COMING SOON

In the meantime see the MedilinePlus entry for Siberian ginseng, the Penn State Hershey Health Information Library entry for Siberian ginseng, the Examine.com entry for Eleutherococcus senticosus, the Drugs.com entry for eleutherococcus, or the Michigan Medicine Health Library entry for eleuthero for more information.