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What is Siberian ginseng:

• Siberian ginseng is a small, woody shrub native to the Far East including China and Russia that grows 3 to 10 feet high. The root of the plant is used to make medicine. It is also known as "Eleuthero" and act as an adaptogen. It is used to reduce stress and boost immune system, treat common cold, flu, diabetes, and male erectile dysfunction. (More Details)
• Composition: The active ingredients in Siberian ginseng, called "Eleutherosides", which helps to stimulate the immune system.

Availability:

• Siberian ginseng is available as liquid extracts, solid extracts, powders, capsules, and tablets, and as dried or cut root for tea.
  

What are its benefits:

• Siberian ginseng and Andrographis reduced the severity and length of colds.
• Taking eleuthero extract may reduce blood glucose levels in some people with type 2 diabetes.
• Siberian ginseng is often said to improve athletic performance and increase muscle strength.
• Taking eleuthero plus lithium for 6 weeks might improve symptoms of bipolar disorder as well as taking lithium plus fluoxetine.
• Siberian ginseng may boost the immune system and may interact with drugs taken to treat an autoimmune disease or drugs taken after an organ transplant.
• Taking eleuthero extract before and after drinking alcohol might relieve some hangover symptoms.