Eleutherococcus

Growing up to 2m at a slow rate. It grows in mixed and coniferous mountain forests, forming low undergrowth. Its native habitat is East Asia, China, Japan and Russia.

Uses: Scientific studies indicate this adaptogen to be the strongest, and most potent. Suggested For: Strengthen immune system Increased endurance Memory improvement Chemoprotective DNA Repair Anti-inflammatory Normalize body function Radiological protection Anti-inflammatory

In human studies Eleuthero has been successfully used to treat bone marrow suppression caused by chemotherapy or radiation, angina, hypercholesterolemia, and neurasthenia with headache, insomnia, and poor appetite. Its anticholesteremic, has mild anti-inflammatory properties,is an antioxidant, and has Shown to reduces symptoms including fatigue, stress, neurasthenia and sore muscles. Greatly improves the hypofunctioning of the endocrine system, and helps resist adrenal exhaustion, useful when the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is depleted.

Eleutherococcus is a new addition to Western natural medicine, but has quickly gained a reputation. Currently, most of the medicinal research use of Eleutherococcus is in Russian or Korean. Eleutherococcus contains eleutherosides, triterpenoid saponins which are lipophilic and can fit into hormone receptorsEleuthero is neutral energetically and so is appropriate for daily use. Taken regularly, it enhances immune function, reduces cortisol levels and inflammatory response, and it promotes improved cognitive and physical performance