{"id":6231,"date":"2022-01-23T11:50:48","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T11:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/?post_type=herb&p=6231"},"modified":"2025-04-14T11:05:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T10:05:03","slug":"siberian-ginseng","status":"publish","type":"herb","link":"https:\/\/www.herbalreality.com\/herb\/siberian-ginseng\/","title":{"rendered":"Siberian ginseng"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":6236,"parent":0,"menu_order":-230,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","beyondwords_generate_audio":"1","beyondwords_project_id":"47224","beyondwords_content_id":"db34fa0d-b794-479f-afed-7f56bf3742f6","beyondwords_preview_token":"8932dd3e-b957-4046-bf4a-2c59626f83f0","beyondwords_player_content":"","beyondwords_player_style":"","beyondwords_language_code":"","beyondwords_language_id":"","beyondwords_title_voice_id":"","beyondwords_body_voice_id":"","beyondwords_summary_voice_id":"","beyondwords_error_message":"","beyondwords_disabled":"","beyondwords_delete_content":"","beyondwords_podcast_id":"","beyondwords_hash":"","publish_post_to_speechkit":"","speechkit_hash":"","speechkit_generate_audio":"","speechkit_project_id":"","speechkit_podcast_id":"","speechkit_error_message":"","speechkit_disabled":"","speechkit_access_key":"","speechkit_error":"","speechkit_info":"","speechkit_response":"","speechkit_retries":"","speechkit_status":"","speechkit_updated_at":"","_speechkit_link":"","_speechkit_text":""},"tags":[238,48,85,208,616,249,617,49],"conditions":[696,699,698],"sustainability":[1575],"sense":[18,27],"western_action":[999,988,994,1015],"chinese_action":[1051,1038,1048],"ayurvedic_action":[],"energetics_action":[1510,1512,1498,1520,1518,1488,1491,1522,1494,1504,1380],"region":[1893],"class_list":["post-6231","herb","type-herb","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-adaptogens","tag-fatigue","tag-ginseng","tag-immunity","tag-performance","tag-relax","tag-siberian-ginseng","tag-stress","conditions-nervous-system","conditions-musculoskeletal-system","conditions-reproductive-system","sustainability-amber-sustainability-status","sense-bitter","sense-sweet","western_action-aphrodisiac","western_action-adaptogen","western_action-antioxidant","western_action-immunomodulant","chinese_action-nourish-heart-calm-spirit","chinese_action-tonify-the-qi","chinese_action-tonify-yang","energetics_action-acrid","energetics_action-bitter-taste-chinese","energetics_action-bitter","energetics_action-heart","energetics_action-kidney","energetics_action-moist","energetics_action-neutralising","energetics_action-spleen","energetics_action-sweet","energetics_action-warm-temperature-chinese","energetics_action-warm","region-western-herbs"],"acf":{"last_reviewed":"20220123","herb_author":null,"banner_text":"Siberian ginseng is used to support stress and energy levels","latin_name":"Eleutherococcus senticosus \/ Acanthopanax senticosus<\/em>","pseudonym_name":"","family_name":"Araliaceae","herb_summary":"This shrubby herb is a well-known adaptogen hailing from the mountainous regions of Eastern Russia, China, Korea, and Japan.","key_benefits":"Aids the body in adapting to stress\r\nSupports immunity\r\nImproves performance","how_does_it_feel":"The tincture has an earthy and sweet smell and taste, with a very gentle bitter and warming aftertaste.","hdif_image_1":13498,"hdif_image_2":6237,"hdif_image_3":13496,"hdif_video":"","sense":[18,27],"what_can_i_use_it_for":"Siberian Ginseng is an adaptogen. It can be used in times of stress, whether physical or mental, to support the nervous system.\r\n\r\nIt may be used to support immunity as preventative, or for convalescence after a period of illness to help the body recover.\r\n\r\nIt is safe for the elderly as a support for general vitality as well as younger adults, as it is considered gentler than the herb it is often conflated with,\u00a0Panax ginseng<\/em>.\r\n\r\nSome sensitive people may find that Siberian Ginseng is too stimulating for them, so this should be taken into consideration.","into_the_heart_of":"\"\"With the pace of modern life, many people are juggling multiple responsibilities. Stress is a major contributing factor to a number of conditions, yet most people are chronically stressed. With this reality in mind, adaptogenic herbs have been very popular.\r\n\r\nAlthough it is necessary to address the root cause of stress in someone\u2019s life, and make sustainable changes when necessary, sometimes we just need the support to get through to the other side.\r\n\r\nSiberian Ginseng is one such herb that can support a person through brief periods of stress and fortify the body.\r\n\r\nIt is generally well tolerated by most as it is considered to gently increase energy and stamina, while supporting regular sleep patterns.","tradtional_uses":"Siberian Ginseng has been used in the East for thousands of years as a medicine. It has been used, along with other species of the same genus, in Traditional Chinese Medicine for a number of complaints.\r\n\r\nThese include oedema, joint pain, lower back pain, bronchitis, insomnia, anorexia, hernias and paralysis. It was also used to support general vitality, libido, memory, and longevity.\r\n\r\nIn the 1950\u2019s, scientists in The Soviet Union investigated its ability to improve performance. This was spurred on by supporting the productivity of the working class, in addition to improving the performance of Olympic athletes and cosmonauts.\r\n\r\nIt was thus included in the Soviet Pharmacopoeia. By 1976, 3 million people were using the herb regularly.","what_practioners_say":"

\"\"<\/strong>Nervous system<\/h3>\r\nAs an adaptogen, Siberian Ginseng is useful for those going through stressful periods and need extra support to help the system cope. This stress may be physical, such as the stress of training for athletes, or mental, such as the stress of preparing for exams. If someone is exhausted from overwork, illness, or other long-term stress, Siberian Ginseng is also indicated for the period of recovery. Those who suffer from chronic fatigue may find it useful, but it is to be used with caution here as it can be overly stimulating for sensitive people. People with ADHD may also find Siberian Ginseng helpful in a formula. Although it is generally not thought of for insomnia, it can be used in certain cases. It is appropriate for use in the elderly.\r\n

Immune system<\/h3>\r\nIf someone is experiencing frequent infections, it is important that other pathologies are ruled out. In the absence of other pathology, if low immunity is a part of the constitution of the patient, Siberian Ginseng can be helpful. It can be used prophylactically or at convalescence. Use during infection is not always recommended, traditionally.\u00a0 Siberian Ginseng may be advised as part of a complementary therapy alongside chemotherapy in cancer patients.\r\n

Cardiovascular system<\/h3>\r\nAlthough not a classic heart remedy, Siberian Ginseng shows anticholesterolemic activity and ban support the proper functioning of the heart and cardiovascular system. It improves oxygenation, which is one way it supports athletic performance. However, traditionally there is caution when using in people with high blood pressure.","research":"\"\"A recent review on the archival literature from the USSR\u2019s studies showed that the effects of eleutherococcus had been studied on cognitive performance, physical performance, cancer, pregnancy, cardiovascular disease, hearing impairment, and immunology. The impact on cognitive performance appeared to be dose-dependent. The studies found that a maintenance dose of Eleutherococcus improved physical work capacity, stamina, and recovery time.\r\n\r\nThere was potential for the herb to be used as an influenza prophylaxis. Heterogenicity was observed in the cardiovascular studies, with mixed results on hypercholesterolaemia and hypertension, though there were improvements of symptoms in atherosclerotic participants. In pregnancy, reduced numbers of spontaneous miscarriage and improved birth outcomes were observed. Eleutherococcus treatment alongside chemotherapy improved quality of life and white blood cell recovery times. There was also an observed improvement in sensory parameters (2).\r\n\r\nSeveral clinical studies support the use of Eleutherococcus as a herb that improves physical performance, though the study designs have been criticised (3). Other studies have observed no difference in performance. There is a need for more rigorous human trials in this area to confirm this action.\r\n\r\nWhen compared with an echinacea extract, Eleutherococcus improved total and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose in a sample of healthy males (4). Another trial found improvements in oxygen uptake and oxygen pulse (5).\r\n\r\nA clinical trial with patients with herpes found that those receiving Eleutherococcus treatment experienced improvements in frequency, severity and duration of their episodes (6). Immunomodulatory activity has also been observed, with the ethanol extract increasing lymphocyte count in healthy participants (7).\r\n\r\nA number of animal studies have been conducted with Eleutherococcus, which highlights the need for further clinical trials, as animal studies frequently do not translate to human models.","did_you_know":"The common name of Siberian Ginseng evolved from the popularity of\u00a0Panax ginseng<\/em>\u00a0in the West for its effects on energy and stamina. Panax was over-harvested as a result, and the expense was prohibitive. Siberian Ginseng may share properties with Panax, but they differ chemically and are not the same genus or species.","additional_information_right":{"illustration":8674},"additional_information_left":{"botany":"Siberian ginseng is a hardy wild shrub that grows in thickets and mixed deciduous and evergreen forests in the mountainous regions of Eastern Russia, Korea, China, and Japan. The plant grows in full sun or semi-shade and prefers moderately well-drained soil.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nIt usually grows up to 2 metres in height. The branches are grey-brown coloured, and are covered in thin, downward-pointing spikes. The leaves are green, 12-15cm long, and are divided into 3-5 leaflets. The flowers are bunched in clusters and are male, female, and bisexual. They vary from light violet to yellow in colour. The fruits are dark blue\/purple, and are berry-like in appearance. The rhizome is shallow, and the roots are long, woody and pliable.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThe root is usually harvested in the autumn.<\/span>","common_names":"