Siberian Ginseng

Siberian Ginseng is also called Eleuthero.  It has been used for thousands of years in the Eastern cultures such as China and Russian.  Though it has some similar qualities to American and Asian Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng is a unique plant with unique chemical substances.  Siberian Ginseng is used to promote energy, improve overall health, motivate a healthy appetite and promote memory function and capacity.  Siberian Ginseng is widely used in Russia to help the population acclimate themselves to the stresses of Russian living conditions.

Like American and Asian Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng is known to be an adaptogen.  Adaptogens are cited to balance out stress levels and either raise or lower blood pressure accordingly in patients who consume it.  Eleutherosides increase energy and endurance and activate the immune system. 

Research on Siberian Ginseng was conducted primarily in Russia.  The studies were performed to show the effects of Siberian Ginseng on treating physical and mental stress and illness due to the extreme weather, lifestyle and working conditions commonly found in Russia.  In Russia, a study of Siberian Ginseng’s affect on the immune system was conducted.  During a four week study, Russian test subjects were given Siberian Ginseng.  Studies show that the ginseng extract, when given to test subjects suffering from a cold or the flu, showed improved levels of immunity to these illnesses.  Another research program showed that over the course of three months, test subjects that were given Siberian Ginseng showed an increase in memory capabilities and alertness.  Tests also show that when administered and taken regularly, Siberian Ginseng was shown to decrease tiredness and increase muscle stamina.  Siberian Ginseng has also been tested to learn the impacts of the herb on male and female sexual desire, performance and fertility.  In a study performed on elderly subjects over a four week session, the elderly test subjects showed an increase in mental health, memory function and social interactions.  When the ginseng therapy was stopped, mental capacity and performance decreased.  A study of ninety-three people suffering from herpes type two which is known as genital herpes took the Siberian Ginseng extract and showed signs of decrease in outbreaks as well as a decrease in the length of time that an outbreak remained.  Siberian Ginseng is now used as a treatment of herpes simplex two.

Siberian Ginseng products are made from the root of the plant.  The root contains eleutherosides and polysaccharides which decrease blood sugar levels and is used to treat diabetic patients.  Siberian Ginseng can be taken as a liquid, solid, powder, caplet, or consumed in tea.  Adults are recommended to take about five hundred to three thousand milligrams daily either in tea or capsules.  Those taking the extract should alternate a few weeks on the extract and then a few weeks off for maximum results.  It is not recommended for use in children.  Before taking Siberian Ginseng, consult with a physician.  It has been known to react with those diagnosed with high blood pressure or pregnant or nursing women.

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