Used in Herbal Medicine as a tonic to help relieve general weakness/fatigue and/or to aid during recovery
Used in Herbal Medicine to help improve mental and/or physical performance after periods of mental and/or physical exertion
Used in Herbal Medicine as an adaptogen to help increase energy and resistance to stress over time (e.g. in case of mental and physical fatigue related to stress)
Approved Dose Ranges
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Population
Dose Range
Frequency
Adults 18 years and older
0.91–6 grams
per day
Cautions & Contraindications
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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (Barnes et al. 2007; ESCOP 2003).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have an acute infection (Brinker 2010; Mills and Bone 2000).
contraindicationDo not use if you have high blood pressure (Gardner and McGuffin 2013; Brinker 2010; Barnes et al. 2007; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Mills and Bone 2000).
Alternative Names
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Ci wu jia(common)Eleuthero(common)Siberian ginseng(common)Eleutherococcus senticosus