Also known as Eleutherococcus senticosus, Ci Wu Jia, Devil's Bush, Shigoka, Touch-Me-Not, Wild Pepper and Wu Jia Pi, Eleutherococcus root is best known as Siberian Ginseng - against the US Ginseng Labeling Act of 2002. The plant is native to the woodlands of the Korean Peninsula and southeastern Siberia. It has adapted to the forests found in Washington, Oregon, northern California and British Columbia. Starting in about 190 AD, the Chinese began using Siberian Ginseng in their traditional medicine practices. It quickly became widely harvested for its adaptogen characteristics. Adaptogens are herbs that assist the body in dealing with stress.

The constituents in Siberian Ginseng that are so useful for us are Eleutherosides B and E and certain immunostimulant complex polysaccharides. The roots can be used in juices, smoothies, teas and tinctures to help you in following manners:

·           Prevention of adrenal burnout;

·           Increases mental focus and concentration;

·           Boosts immune system power;

·           Enhance athletic performance;

·           Treatment for HIV;

·           Prevents colds and flus;

·           Treatment for radiation exposure;

·           Increased strength gains;

·           Enhances ability to burn fat;

·           Decreases post-workout recovery times;

·           Increases stamina;

·           More efficient use of oxygen;

·           Treatment for Alzheimer's and ADD;

·           Helps to recover from chemotherapy;

·           Assist in recovering from diabetes mellitus and fibromyalgia;

·           and much more!

Siberian ginseng may keep you awake if you take it too late in the evening and you should avoid using it if you have unregulated hypertension.