Siberian ginseng | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
It is traditionally used for fatigue and stress tolerance. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Siberian ginseng
Latin name
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Common names
Siberian ginseng
foreign names
Eleutherococcus senticosus
The group
Araliaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Northeast Asia and Russia
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Araliaceae family, the scientific name Eleutherococcus senticosus is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
root and rhizome
chemical components
Eleutherosides
Properties and medical uses
It is traditionally used for fatigue and stress tolerance.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the root and rhizome may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary radically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Caution is advised when taking high blood pressure, heart medications, or stimulants.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Northeast Asia and Russia
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the species Eleutherococcus senticosus are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Northeast Asia and Russia.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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