Eleutherococcus senticosus
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Eleutherococcus senticosus is aslo known as Acanthopanox senticosus, belongs to Araliaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are Devil`s shrub, Eleuthero, Siberian ginseng, Touch-me-not.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Eleutherococcus senticosus are Anti-inflammatory, Immune Enhancer, Stimulant.
Indications
The Indications of Eleutherococcus senticosus are Diabetes, Cold, Fatigue, Sore Throat, Influenza, Stress, Alzheimers Disease, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Chemotherapy support, Nervous breakdown, Attention deficit disorder.
The Contra Indications of Eleutherococcus senticosus are Hypertension, High Blood Pressure.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Eleutherococcus senticosus.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Eleutherococcus senticosus.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Eleutherococcus senticosus.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Rhizomes | 2.000g - 3.000g | N/A |
| Root | 2.000g - 3.000g | N/A |
| Root (dried) | 2.000g - 3.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Eleutherococcus senticosus. A decidious Shrub growing to 2m at a slow rate.
It is hardy to zone 3. It is in flower in July. The flowers are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.
The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in China, East Asia, Japan, Siberia.
Substitutes
No information regarding Eleutherococcus senticosus's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Eleutherococcus senticosus's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Eleutherococcus senticosus's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Mild transient diarrhoea has been reported in a very small number of users.It can cause insomnia in some people if it is taken too close to bedtime.It is not recommended for individuals with uncontrolled high blood pressure.It can be used in pregnancy and lactation.However pregnant and lactating women should avoid the use. To avoid adjustment to the herb, it should be used for no longer than 60 consecutive days, followed by a period of 2-3 weeks of abstinence before using it again. May not suitable for kidney deficient type of bodies. according to School of Food and Nutrition of Bu Ren University in Taiwan, it improves the oxygen intake up to 8.2% on 20 athletes after taking 400mg per day of ci wu jia for 4 weeks.
Toxicity
Eleutherococcus senticosus:
Side effects and toxicity related to ginseng use are rare. The FDA categorizes ginseng for use as a tea as "generally recognized as safe".