ELEUTHERO (GINSENG, SIBERIAN)
[660-9]
For fatigue from chronic, debilitating stress - cool/yin conditions
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Oriental ginseng (Siberian, Korean, Chinese) root is a general tonic that
helps the body cope with debility, and weakness.
The Chinese enjoy long-term use of ginseng for added energy and a sense
of well-being and improved health, rather than for treatment of specific
diseases.
As an adaptogen, it helps to balance and strengthen many body systems. Thus,
it is used in chronic stress situations including debilitating disease,
chronic conditions and aging but NOT inflammation or fiver.
Athletes increase stamina when using 10-20 grams per day.
Men seem to have greater "external heat" than women and generally benefit
most from Siberian ginseng.
Night-shift workers and students have improved concentration and
performance using Siberian ginseng.
Ginseng (and herb combinations based on a large ginseng content) are best
taken 20 minutes away from everything else.
Acid fruits, man-made Vitamin C, fats and protein reduce the benefit of
ginseng.
