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'''Eleuthero''', also know as '''Siberian Ginseng''', is a herb frequently used in [[traditional Chinese medicine]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drugs.com/npp/eleutherococcus.html|title=Siberian ginseng Uses, Benefits & Dosage - Drugs.com Herbal Database|website=Drugs.com|language=en|access-date=2020-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drugs.com/npc/eleutherococcus.html|title=Eleutherococcus Uses, Benefits & Side Effects - Drugs.com Herbal Database|website=Drugs.com|language=en|access-date=2020-07-30}}</ref> It's species name is ''Eleutherococcus senticosus''.
[[File:Eleuthero Siberian ginseng.jpg|alt=Image of a supplement bottle.|thumb|upright=0.75|Eleutherococcus supplement, labelled as Siberian ginseng.]]
'''Eleuthero''', also know as '''Siberian Ginseng''', '''eleutherococcus root''' or '''eleutherococcus radix''' is a herb frequently used in [[traditional Chinese medicine]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.drugs.com/npp/eleutherococcus.html | title = Siberian ginseng Uses, Benefits & Dosage - Drugs.com Herbal Database|website=Drugs.com|language=en|access-date=2020-07-30}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.drugs.com/npc/eleutherococcus.html | title = Eleutherococcus Uses, Benefits & Side Effects - Drugs.com Herbal Database|website=Drugs.com|language=en|access-date=2020-07-30}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web | url=https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/herbal/eleutherococci-radix | title = Eleutherococcus radix | last = | first = | authorlink = | date = | website = [[European Medicines Agency]]| archive-url = | archive-date = |url-status = | access-date=Aug 23, 2020}}</ref> It's species name is ''Eleutherococcus senticosus''.<ref name=":0" />


== Alternative names ==
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== Uses ==
== Uses ==
Eleuthero is a member of a small woody shrub that grows in mountain forests and is native to eastern Asia including [[China]], [[Japan]], and [[Russia]]. Traditional Chinese medicine uses ''eleutherococcus'' for reducing lethargy, fatigue, and low stamina as well as increasing endurance and resilience to environmental stresses.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.drweil.com/vitamins-supplements-herbs/herbs/siberian-ginseng/|title=Siberian Ginseng|date=2016-08-04|website=DrWeil.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-07-30}}</ref> It is believed to improve the immune system.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://globalhealing.com/natural-health/ginseng-eleuthero/|title=Health Benefits of Ginseng Eleuthero|last=|first=|authorlink=|last2=|first2=|authorlink2=|date=2015-09-22|website=Dr. Edward Group's Healthy Living Articles|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2020-07-30}}</ref> It is considered an [[adaptogen]].{{Citation needed|reason=|date=30 July 2020}}
Eleuthero is a member of a small woody shrub that grows in mountain forests and is native to eastern Asia including [[China]], [[Japan]], and [[Russia]]. Traditional Chinese medicine uses ''eleutherococcus'' for reducing lethargy, fatigue, and low stamina as well as increasing endurance and resilience to environmental stresses.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.drweil.com/vitamins-supplements-herbs/herbs/siberian-ginseng/ | title = Siberian Ginseng | date = 2016-08-04 | website = DrWeil.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-07-30}}</ref> It is believed to improve the immune system.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://globalhealing.com/natural-health/ginseng-eleuthero/ | title = Health Benefits of Ginseng Eleuthero | last = | first = | authorlink = | date = 2015-09-22 | website = Dr. Edward Group's Healthy Living Articles|language=en-US| archive-url = | archive-date = |url-status = | access-date=2020-07-30}}</ref> It is considered an [[adaptogen]].{{Citation needed|reason= | date = July 30, 2020}}
 
==Alternative name==
 
==Theory==
 
==Evidence==
 
==Clinicians==
 
==Risks and side effects==
 
==Costs and availability==
 
==See also==
*[[Adaptive immune system]]
*[[List of approved herbal medicines by the EU Committee for Herbal Medicinal Products]]
* [[:Category:Herbs|Herbs]] (category)


== Learn more ==
== Learn more ==
* [https://www.drugs.com/npp/eleutherococcus Natural products (pro) - drugs.com]
* [https://www.drugs.com/npp/eleutherococcus Natural products (pro) - drugs.com]
* [https://www.drugs.com/npc/eleutherococcus.html Natural products (consumer) - drugs.com]
* [https://www.drugs.com/npc/eleutherococcus.html Natural products (consumer) - drugs.com]
* [https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/herbal/eleutherococci-radix Eleutherococcus radix] - European Medicines Agency


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}


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Image of a supplement bottle.
Eleutherococcus supplement, labelled as Siberian ginseng.

Eleuthero, also know as Siberian Ginseng, eleutherococcus root or eleutherococcus radix is a herb frequently used in traditional Chinese medicine.[1][2][3] It's species name is Eleutherococcus senticosus.[3]

Alternative names[edit | edit source]

Ciwujia

Uses[edit | edit source]

Eleuthero is a member of a small woody shrub that grows in mountain forests and is native to eastern Asia including China, Japan, and Russia. Traditional Chinese medicine uses eleutherococcus for reducing lethargy, fatigue, and low stamina as well as increasing endurance and resilience to environmental stresses.[4] It is believed to improve the immune system.[5] It is considered an adaptogen.[citation needed]

Alternative name[edit | edit source]

Theory[edit | edit source]

Evidence[edit | edit source]

Clinicians[edit | edit source]

Risks and side effects[edit | edit source]

Costs and availability[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

Learn more[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Siberian ginseng Uses, Benefits & Dosage - Drugs.com Herbal Database". Drugs.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  2. "Eleutherococcus Uses, Benefits & Side Effects - Drugs.com Herbal Database". Drugs.com. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Eleutherococcus radix". European Medicines Agency. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  4. "Siberian Ginseng". DrWeil.com. August 4, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  5. "Health Benefits of Ginseng Eleuthero". Dr. Edward Group's Healthy Living Articles. September 22, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2020.