Dried cut root of wild Eleutherococcus. Hand-picked in ecologically clean areas of the Far Eastern taiga.

Eleutherococcus senticosus is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine of the Far East and East Asia and known as an adaptogen, a category of herbal medicines that exert non-specific intersystemic anti-stress effects on the whole human body. It is currently recommended by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for prescription in the treatment of asthenia symptoms such as fatigue and weakness.

Eleutherococcus has been used for centuries in the traditional medicine of the native peoples of the Far East and East Asia. It is often referred to as Siberian Ginseng for its medicinal properties.

By composition and principle of action on the body, eleutherococcus is close to ginseng. It is a natural adaptogen.

• stimulates the nervous system,
• activates muscle activity,
• activates brain activity,
• regulates carbohydrate metabolism,
• stimulates the synthesis of nucleic acids,
• increases energy and efficiency,
• improves immunity,
• synthesis of sex hormones,
• vision,
• hearing, increases the body's immunity to adverse factors. 

The root of Siberian ginseng helps the body adapt to sudden changes in the environment, for example, the change of seasons, changes in atmospheric pressure or air temperature. It is used in the complex therapy of lung diseases, diabetes, problems with the menstrual cycle or menopause.

Eleutherococcus lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, so they can be used in the treatment of atherosclerosis and diabetes mellitus. In the latter case, they help to reduce the number of insulin injections and their dose. In these diseases, adaptogens can be taken only if prescribed by a doctor. Active substances of the plant can increase the vital capacity of the lungs and reduce the risk of cancer.

Eleutherococcus have a tonic effect and provide a burst of energy, so they should not be drunk before bedtime. It increases blood pressure, tonifies, reduces fatigue, increases immunity. The effect comes in minutes and lasts for several hours. 

Infusion can be prepared on water - 1 tablespoon per 200 ml of boiling water or vodka.
To do this, 100 g of Siberian ginseng roots poured 400 ml of vodka and insist 14 days, periodically shaking. Ready remedy drink 20-30 drops 2-3 times in the first half of the day.

Contraindications
Siberian ginseng is generally considered safe when used as directed. However, people with high blood pressure, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, heart disease, mental illness such as mania or schizophrenia, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, children age under 12 years , and people with autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis or Crohn disease, should not take Siberian ginseng.
Women who have a history of estrogen-sensitive cancers or uterine fibroids should ask their provider before taking Siberian ginseng because it may act like estrogen in the body.