Botanical name: Eleutherococcus senticosus
Other name: devil’s bush, Siberian ginseng, eleuthero, ciwujia, Devil’s shrub, shigoka, touch-me-not, wild pepper, or kan jang
Eleutherococcus senticosus, embraced in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Korean, and Russian folk herbalism, has gained global recognition for its healthful and adaptogenic qualities. Commonly known as Siberian ginseng, this herb belongs to the Araliaceae family and thrives in mountainous thickets across Japan, China, Korea, and Russia. The root of eleuthero is frequently prepared as a tea or extract.
Medicinal Uses:
- Increasing energy and reducing fatigue
- Improving cognitive function
- Managing cancer
- Enhancing exercise
- Healing wounds and preventing ulcers
- Increasing low blood pressure
- Reducing osteoporosis
- Managing menopause
