Eleuthero Root

Eleuthero Root, which was once referred to as 'Siberian Ginseng' (though that name has since been banned), and is also known by many other names including Devil's Shrub, Ginseng Root, Touch-Me-not, Shigoka and Wu Jia Pi, is a root that is found in both the Northwest United States (including Washington, Oregon and British Columbia) and the Korean Peninsula. Eleuthero Root has been active in Chinese medicine since the later part of the 2nd century, and has been used for a variety of different purposes including:

Improved memory.
Reduced stress - both physical and mental.
A stronger immune system.

What Are the Benefits of Eleuthero Root?

The primary use of Eleuthero Root is to reduce stress and anxiety. Both physical and mental stress have been shown to be reduced by Eleuthero Root, which is why it is commonly seen used by those that have experienced a great deal of mental fatigue caused by mental stress, as well as those that experience a great deal of physical fatigue caused by exercise. Students studying for exams have often been provided with Eleuthero Root in order to calm their nerves as well as increase their mental clarity.

Eleuthero Root is also one of the few herbs that both reduce stress and anxiety while providing your body with energy. The calming effects of most other herbs are usually accompanied by less energy, but Siberian Ginseng has been able to stimulate the body with energy while it calms anxieties. This is one of the primary reasons that it has become such a popular herbal remedy.

It is its stress reduction properties that have made it a popular and effective addition to hair loss supplements. Stress can be both a creator of hair loss problems as well as a barrier for hair loss remedies to work. As a result, Eleuthero Root calms the mind and body, allowing hair to grow more freely.

Other uses of Eleuthero Root include:

Protection against the cold and flu (very common in Russia and China).
Improving the immune system.
Reducing cravings for addictions.
Improving sexual desire and energy.
Speeding up recovery after an illness.

How Safe is Eleuthero Root?

Eleuthero Root has not been linked to any side effects when it is used as directed. Because Eleuthero Root does stimulate the body, it may be less safe in high doses to those with heart problems, as it has the ability to promote a faster heartbeat. Similarly, because of its natural stimulant effects, it may make it slightly more difficult to fall asleep when taken right before bed, though for some this is counteracted by its calming effects.

How is Eleuthero Root Generally Taken?

It is common to find Siberian Ginseng in teas and supplements in both dried root and capsule form.