Nutri Herb

Herb Library:  Eleuthero (Siberian Ginseng)

Botanical Names

eleutherococcus senticosus

Common Names

ci wu jia, touch-me-not, devil's shrub, E. senticosus, siberian ginseng, shigoka, wild pepper, kan jang, siberian ginseng root

Plant Description

Siberian Ginseng is a prickly and woody shrub found in mountain forests that grows to 6 -9 feet, sometimes taller. It is native to parts of Russia and found in North China, Korea, and Japan. The flowers are umbrella-shaped clusters; male flowers are violet, females are yellowish. Siberian Ginseng bears fruit, black oval berries.

Parts of Siberian Ginseng Used in Dietary Supplements

The roots of the Siberian Ginseng plant are commonly used in herbal supplements.