Botanical Name:   Eleutherococcus Senticosus, Eleuthero

Siberian Ginseng Facts
Siberian Ginseng is a tall, prickly shrub native to Russia, China, Korea and Japan. It is known for its anti-fatigue, energy-lifting properties and its ability to help prevent stress-induced ailments. Siberian Ginseng is routinely used by Russian athletes to improve their stamina, reflexes, coordination and athletic performance. It is also considered the number one, ultimate aphrodisiac. Siberian Ginseng is used as a cure-all tonic and rejuvenator for many things from impotentce to heart disease and antiaging..

How Siberian Ginseng Works
Siberian Ginseng contains choline, a brain chemical for learning and memory retention. This helps improve mental performance and alertness. its antioxidant properties prevent cellular damage due to oxidation to help with heart disease and cancer prevention. Siberian Ginseng contains saponins which inhibit the growth of cancer cells and can convert diseased cells into normal ones. It gives the body a better ability to cope with stress by normalizing body functions and exerting beneficial effects on the adrenal glands (the ones that secrete stress-fighting hormones). Siberian Ginseng has compounds similar to estrogen that help control menopause symptoms like hot flashes. Other properties in this herb help support sexual function by improving sexual performance, sexual desire and fertility in both men and women.

Possible Benefits

• Tonic for overall good health and antiaging
• Remedy for insomnia
• Promotes mental vigor and alertness
• Increases stamina and endurance, mentally and physically
• Improves reflexes and coordination
• Protects against stress-related illness
• Potent aphrodisiac for improved sexual performance and fertility
• Helpful with menopause symptoms like hot flashes and irregular periods
• Enhances lung and immune functions; used to treat bronchitis
• Helps control metabolism, appetite and digestion
• Normalizes blood pressure and reduces cholesterol
• Helps cure colds and infections

Usage Guidelines
People who have high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, or who use heart medications should not use this herb. In rare cases, postmenopausal women can experience vaginal bleeding due to its mildy estrongenic effect; women should tell their doctor they are using this herb, so this won't be mistaken as a sign of uterine cancer. Siberian Ginseng can be taken on a long term basis.