Siberian Ginseng
Common name
Eleutherococcus
ID
HD0057
Scientific name of the plant
Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Maxim.
Anatomical part for use
root
Human use
Fatigue & weakness
Summary
Eleutherococcus senticosus is a species of small, woody shrub in the family Araliaceae native to Northeastern Asia. It may be colloquially called devil's bush, Siberian ginseng, eleuthero, ciwujia, Devil's shrub, shigoka, touch-me-not, wild pepper, or kan jang. E. senticosus has a history of use in folklore and traditional Chinese medicine. Root extracts of E. senticosus are sold as a dietary supplement or cosmetic, usually under the name Siberian ginseng.
Evidence Level
Level 1 (Individual reports from one medical center)
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A
Siberian Ginseng
Common name
Eleutherococcus
ID
HD0057
Scientific name of the plant
Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. et Maxim.) Maxim.
Anatomical part for use
root
Human use
Fatigue & weakness
Summary
Eleutherococcus senticosus is a species of small, woody shrub in the family Araliaceae native to Northeastern Asia. It may be colloquially called devil's bush, Siberian ginseng, eleuthero, ciwujia, Devil's shrub, shigoka, touch-me-not, wild pepper, or kan jang. E. senticosus has a history of use in folklore and traditional Chinese medicine. Root extracts of E. senticosus are sold as a dietary supplement or cosmetic, usually under the name Siberian ginseng.
Evidence Level
Level 1 (Individual reports from one medical center)
Hepatotoxicity Description
N/A