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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=|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}}
==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 ==

Revision as of 22:25, July 30, 2020

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

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Ciwujia

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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.[3] It is believed to improve the immune system.[4] It is considered an adaptogen.[citation needed]

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  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. "Siberian Ginseng". DrWeil.com. August 4, 2016. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
  4. "Health Benefits of Ginseng Eleuthero". Dr. Edward Group's Healthy Living Articles. September 22, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2020. Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)