Eleuthero
Scientific Name: Eleutherococcus senticosus
Botanical Family: Araliaceae
Plant Type: Shrub
Geographical Origin: Northeast Asia
Species/Variety: Eleutherococcus senticosus
Description
Spiny shrub formerly called Siberian ginseng.
Therapeutic Properties
Adaptogen; Stamina
Temperament
Warm
How to Use
Capsules; Tincture
Dosage
Standardized eleutherosides per label
Precautions
Hypertension caution; stimulant synergy
Replacement / Alternatives
Rhodiola; Schisandra
References
VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany