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60 Liquid-filled Capsules • 100% Vegetarian $22.99
Siberian ginseng is a thorny shrub native to East Russia, Northeast China, Korea, and Japan.
It is often confused with Panax ginseng, which is in the same family (Araliaceae) as Siberian (Eleutherococcus) ginseng. However, both are distinctly different plants. To help avoid this confusion, Europeans refer to Siberian ginseng as "eleuthero root". During the 1950’s and 1960’s Russian scientists began to extensively study the constituents and activities of this plant. A new terminology was about to be born, as scientists studied substances that were able to bring about an "increased non-specific resistance" to an organism. These substances and the plants that contained them were called "adaptogens". An adaptogen is a substance that helps the body adapt to stresses of various kinds. It must be absolutely harmless. It must have a "non-specific" broad therapeutic spectrum of action. It must also have a normalizing action that brings an organism back to homeostasis. Through Russian research, Siberian ginseng became the model of an adaptogen.
Numerous clinical studies performed in Russia have documented the efficacy of Siberian Ginseng as an adaptogen. These studies showed the Siberian ginseng increased the ability of the subjects to withstand stresses such as heat, noise, motion, exercise, and increase in workload. Subjects also experienced increases in mental alertness and work output.
The mechanism of action of Siberian ginseng is unknown. It is certain however, that many diverse actions contribute to the overall effectiveness of the herb. Constituents of Siberian ginseng have been shown to exhibit antioxidant, anti-cancer, hypocholesterolemic, immunomodulatory, immunostimulatory, radioprotectant, anti-pyretic, and anti-inflammatory activities. It is not known how these actions contribute to the adaptogenic affect of Siberian ginseng.
Concentration 3:1 Herb strength ratio
3.2 mg of Eleutheroside B & E per 2 capsules
Do not use during pregnancy or lactation. Do not take during an acute infection or fever, or if you have a bleeding disorder. Side effects are rare but may include insomnia, swollen breasts, hypertension, irritability, anxiety, and/or a rapid heart rate. Use with caution and seek the advise of a qualified healthcare professional if you have hypertension. Known Drug Interactions Eleuthero should be used with caution in combination with cholesterol-reducing drugs, drugs that inhibit blood clotting and platelet aggregation including but not limited to
warfarin (Coumadin®). Eleuthero might increase the risk of digoxin (Lanoxin®) side effects. Additionally, it might interact with hormone therapies such as estradiol (Alora®,
Estrace®), estrogen (Premarin®, Prempro®, Cenestin®), Demulen, Loestrin, Lo/Ovral, Alesse, Triphasil, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, and many others. This herb should also be used with caution in combination with antihypertention, antidiabetic, and antipsychotic medications, in addition to alcohol and barbiturates. Before using this herb, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
60 Liq - Caps
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