Eleutherococcus Root, Powder 

Also Known As - Eleutherococcus senticosus, (Formerly known as Siberian ginseng, a name banned in the United States by the Ginseng Labeling Act of 2002) Acanthopanax senticosus, Ci Wu Jia, Ciwujia, Devil’s Bush, Devil’s Shrub, Eleuthera, Eleuthero, Eleutherococc, Eleutherococci radix, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Ginseng Root, Hedera senticosa, Pepperbrush, Prickly Eleutherococc, Shigoka, Touch-Me-Not, Ussuri, Ussurian Thorny, Wild Pepper, Wu Jia Pi.

Organically Grown USA - Hand Harvested without machinery. No "USDA Approved Pesticides or Chemical soil additives". We do not sterilized our herbs with a surfer wash, heat steam or heat dry air of our organically grown herbs.

Overview - Eleuthero is a species of small, woody shrub that grows to an average height of 6 ft (1.8 m). The plant blooms in July. The plant produces small, star-shaped, greenish-white flowers. The fruit is a dark berry that resembles a blackberry. 

Medicinal Uses - Eleuthero was traditionally used to treat and help prevent cold and flu and to increase energy, longevity and vitality. Research has shown that healthy people who took the herb for 4 weeks had a higher T-cell count, which indicates strengthening of their immune system. One study found that the herb helps to treat the herpes simplex virus, making it a beneficial treatment for cold sores as well as genital herpes. It reduced the number of outbreaks. Outbreaks that did occur were less severe and didn't last as long. Eleuthero is also used to improve mental performance. According to one study, middle-aged volunteers who took the herb improved their memory compared to those who took placebo.

Parts Used - The dried root.

Preparations - Encapsulated root, tea, or tincture, may be added to juices or smoothies.

Precautions - May cause insomnia if taken too close to bedtime. Not recommended for persons with uncontrolled high blood pressure.

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