Health Benefits Of Ginseng Eleuthero

Chinese healers have prized eleuthero–or Eleutherococcus senticosus, also known as Siberian ginseng–for thousands of years. Though it’s not a “true” ginseng, it possesses adaptogenic properties and has a well-established reputation as an energy enhancer and brain booster. Recent research reveals it does a lot more. Let’s take a closer look at this powerful herb.

What Makes Ginseng Eleuthero Beneficial?

Before science took its modern form, healers knew from experience how eleuthero improved their health and the health of their patients. Today we know it contains powerful phytochemicals like sterols, coumarins, flavonoids, and polysaccharides. Each of these compounds offer unique healing potential, but together they increase oxygen availability at the cellular level, encouraging blood flow, immune response, and antioxidant effects that protect your DNA.

Eleuthero: A Great Energy Booster

If you’re looking for an energy pick-me-up, eleuthero may work for you. In one clinical trial, the endurance of study participants improved by 23%. ^[1] And a study from Sweden reported it improved both mental and physical stamina in cases of mild fatigue and feelings of weakness. ^[2] Other research indicates it reduces the effects of stress.

The Many Benefits of Eleuthero

When you take eleuthero, you’ll have more energy. But as it turns out, energy is only part of its benefits. Here are additional benefits attributed to it.

• Improves immune system response
• Antioxidant protection ^[3]
• Reduces irritation ^[4]
• Better memory and recall ^[5]
• Increases libido
• Improves mental clarity
• Better focus
• Alertness
• Strengthens bones ^[6]
• Reduces outbreaks in individuals infected with Herpes ^[7]
• Encourages more restful sleep

How to Supplement With Eleuthero

There’s a lot of eleuthero supplements on the market. When looking for the best one for you, make sure to check for purity. Also, make sure you buy from a trusted source as some products may include additives. I personally recommend Ginseng Fusion™ as it combines the power of Eleuthero with American ginseng, Tinechi ginseng, and wild-crafted Jiaogulan for the maximum effect.

Do you take eleuthero? Share your experience with us below!

References:

1. Kuo J1, Chen KW, Cheng IS, et al. The effect of eight weeks of supplementation with Eleutherococcus senticosus on endurance capacity and metabolism in human. Chin J Physiol. 2010 Apr 30;53(2):105-11.
2. Panossian A1, Wikman G. Evidence-based efficacy of adaptogens in fatigue, and molecular mechanisms related to their stress-protective activity. Curr Clin Pharmacol. 2009 Sep;4(3):198-219.
3. Vaško L1, Vašková J, Fejerčáková A, Mojžišová G, Poráčová J. Comparison of some antioxidant properties of plant extracts from Origanum vulgare, Salvia officinalis, Eleutherococcus senticosus and Stevia rebaudiana. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol Anim. 2014 Aug;50(7):614-22. doi: 10.1007/s11626-014-9751-4.
4. Jung SM1, Schumacher HR, Kim H, et al. Reduction of urate crystal-induced inflammation by root extracts from traditional oriental medicinal plants: elevation of prostaglandin D2 levels. Arthritis Res Ther. 2007;9(4):R64.
5. Xu Y.J., Han C.J., Xu S.J., et al. Effects of Acanthopanax senticosus on learning and memory in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease and protection against free radical injury to brain tissue. Neural Regeneration Research 2008 3:2 (192-195).
6. Lim DW1, Kim JG, Lee Y, Cha SH, Kim YT. Preventive effects of Eleutherococcus senticosus bark extract in OVX-induced osteoporosis in rats. Molecules. 2013 Jul 8;18(7):7998-8008. doi: 10.3390/molecules18077998.
7. Perfect MM1, Bourne N, Ebel C, Rosenthal SL. Use of complementary and alternative medicine for the treatment of genital herpes. Herpes. 2005 Oct;12(2):38-41.

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