Siberian Ginseng is a shrub with erect spiny shoots and is native to the Soviet Far East, Korea, China and Japan north of latitude 38. Its distribution is actually much greater than its more popular distant relative, panax or Korean Ginseng. Siberian Ginseng was used by the ancient Chinese as far back as 2000 BC. The roots are used in herbal medicine.
Medicinal Properties of Siberian Ginseng
Siberian Ginseng contains eleutherosides which have powerful adaptogenic properties and immune boosting action. This herb also enhances mental function, increases physical energy levels, and helps the body eliminate toxins by boosting liver function.
Siberian Ginseng is supportive to the adrenal glands and is often used to help with stress and fatigue.
Siberian Ginseng Herbal Remedies
Our herbalists recommend Siberian ginseng for the following disorders:
| Chronic fatigue syndrome
| Influenza
| Tired all the time (TATT)
Other Siberian Ginseng Information
| Siberian Ginseng is regarded by herbalists as a gentler alternative to Korean and American Ginseng and recommend it for women as a general tonic and balancer. It has been used by Russian athletes to enhance physical endurance during aerobic exercise.
| Siberian Ginseng can be taken with Korean Ginseng to boost immune function before having the flu-vaccine to reduce its side effects.
| Siberian Ginseng is available as, tablets, capsules or tincture. It is often taken for 6-8 weeks with a 1-2 week break to gain the full benefits
Side Effects of Siberian Ginseng
| Siberian Ginseng is safe and generally free of side effects, although it should not be taken to late in the day as it may prevent you from sleeping. It should be avoided by anyone with uncontrollably High blood pressure.
| Siberian Ginseng is regarded as safe during pregnancy and lactation, but only if the product is a reputable brand that contains no other type of ginseng.
| It is advisable to consult a doctor before using Siberian Ginseng, if you are on digoxin or using blood thinning drugs.
| When this article was written there were no other well-known negative drug interactions with the herb Siberian ginseng.
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