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  Siberian Ginseng - RxList Herbal FAQ
Siberian Ginseng is a medicinal herb used primarily for increased stamina and for boosting the immune system and immune system responses.
Siberian Ginseng is indigenous to E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea and Siberia.
Siberian Ginseng is thought to have a long history of use by Chinese herbalists.
www.rxlist.com /cgi/alt/ginseng_sib_faq.htm   (1142 words)

  
 Siberian Ginseng   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A 3-month human study of Siberian ginseng among middle aged volunteers found that there was a significant improvement in memory and concentration as compared to placebo.
In a laboratory study, an extract of Siberian ginseng slowed the replication of certain viruses, including influenza A (which causes the flu) as well as human rhinovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (both of which cause symptoms of the common cold).
Siberian ginseng is a shrub that grows 3 to 10 feet high.
www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsHerbs/GinsengSiberianch.html   (1518 words)

  
 MDidea Extracts Professional:Standardized Herbal Extracts Series:Siberian Ginseng P.E.,Eleutherosides B+E.Narrative
Siberian Ginseng has been used in cardiovascular and neurovascular conditions to help restore memory, concentration, and cognitive abilities which may be impaired from poor blood supply to the brain.
Siberian ginseng is also considered to be a substance that may help individuals cope with physical and emotional stress thus reducing Cortisol the stress hormone which is known for increasing the storage of ugly belly fat.
Siberian ginseng is given to improve mental resilience, for example, during exams, and to reduce the effects of physical stress, for example during athletic training.
www.mdidea.com /products/herbextract/eleutherosides/data.html   (6642 words)

  
 Ginseng - Supplements
Soviet researchers found Siberian ginseng to be an excellent tonic to enhance athletic performance as well as to strengthen the body during times of stress.
American ginseng is the most similar to "true" ginseng and is actually prized in the Orient where it is thought to provide a "cooler" invigoration than the native ginsengs.
Ginseng is one of the many herbal supplements which can be purchased readily as a whole root, a dried powder or a standardized extract.
www.supplementwatch.com /supatoz/supplement.asp?supplementId=143   (1179 words)

  
 Siberian Ginseng
Siberian ginseng is classified as an “adaptogen,” which means that it improves general resistance to a wide variety of adverse health influences, especially stress.
Studies of Siberian ginseng’s effects on human performance conducted in both Russia and China show that the plant increases human tolerance to a broad range of stress factors, including heat, noise and increased exercise.
Due to its stress -reducing and extraordinary performance-enhancing powers, Siberian ginseng is popular among factory workers, athletes, miners, soldiers, deep sea divers and other individuals who engage in physically and mentally demanding tasks and occupations.
www.medicinehunter.com /Siberian_Ginseng.htm   (509 words)

  
 Ginseng (American ginseng, Asian ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Korean red ginseng, Panax ginseng: Panax spp. including P. ...
Ginseng is commonly used by athletes with the intention of improving stamina.
Ginseng may have estrogen-like effects, and has been associated with reports of breast tenderness, loss of menstrual periods, vaginal bleeding after menopause, breast enlargement (reported in men), difficulty developing or maintaining an erection, or increased "sexual responsiveness." Avoid use of ginseng in patients with hormone sensitive conditions, such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, or endometriosis.
Ginseng may produce manic symptoms, based on a case report: In a single case report involving a 56 year-old woman with previous affective disorder, a manic episode was reported during ginseng intake.
www.mayoclinic.com /health/ginseng/NS_patient-ginseng   (2849 words)

  
 AMERICAN, KOREAN AND SIBERIAN GINSENG   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Siberian ginseng (Eleutheroscoccus senticosus) is in the same family, but is from a different plant genus and has different types of active ingredients.
Siberian ginseng is also classified as an adaptogen, a category of herbs that non-specifically help the body adapt to both physical and environmental stress.
Siberian ginseng should be taken for 6 to 8 weeks followed by a break of 1 to 2 weeks.
www.diabetestea.com /ginseng.html   (1335 words)

  
 Ginseng, Siberian Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine - Find Articles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Siberian ginseng was used in Eastern Europe as a folk remedy for hundreds of years, but it was not until the 1940s that it became a popular herb in Russia and Europe.
Siberian ginseng was so touted that Soviet astronauts carried it into space with them, as opposed to the amphetamines carried by American astronauts.
Siberian ginseng can be taken continuously, but it is generally recommended that for every three months of ginseng use, two to four week rest periods should be observed.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0000/ai_2603000059   (961 words)

  
 Siberian Ginseng
Siberian ginseng is a genus of the panax (true ginseng) plant.
Siberian ginseng is not only used for stress and fatigue, but is also believed to be helpful for a number of maladies including atherosclerosis, ulcerative colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Siberian ginseng may be useful when used in connection with stress and body fatigue caused by viruses, bacteria, chemicals, extreme working conditions, noise, and pollution.
www.nutrasanus.com /siberian-ginseng.html   (649 words)

  
 Eleuthero - Siberian Ginseng
Siberian ginseng has been extensively researched by the Russians and as a result is popular among workers and athletes in that country to improve performance, endurance and competitive abilities as well as preventing sickness in the workplace.
Siberian Ginseng is part of the Aralia family and is the more commonly known as Chinese Ginseng.
Siberian ginseng toxicity may be case of mistaken identity.
www.femhealth.com /ginsengsiberian.html   (1500 words)

  
 Siberian Ginseng   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
What It Is Also called eleuthero, Siberian ginseng is a distant botanical cousin of Panax ginseng, which is better known.
Traditionally, the Chinese have utilized Siberian ginseng to suppress colds and flu; the herb's efficacy may partly be related to its ability to improve the immune system.
Siberian ginseng is often added to "Adrenal Gland" formulas intended to combat stress.
www.rd.com /content/openContent.do?contentId=1559   (839 words)

  
 Siberian Ginseng (Russian Ginseng) or Eleutheroccus Senticosus
Siberian Ginseng is a tall, prickly shrub native to Russia, China, Korea and Japan known for its anti-fatigue, energy-lifting properties and its ability to help prevent stress-induced ailments.
Siberian Ginseng is routinely used by Russian athletes to improve their stamina, reflexes, coordination and athletic performance.
Siberian Ginseng is used as a cure-all tonic and rejuvenator for many things, from impotence to heart disease and antiaging.
www.nutriherb.net /siberian-ginseng.html   (350 words)

  
 Ginseng
Siberian ginseng, Wild American ginseng and Korean ginseng are among the most popular ginsengs available today.
Siberian ginseng is a member of the ginseng family that is most often used by herbalists for the overall positive effect it has on the body.
Siberian ginseng is used to promote an overall sense of well-being by enhancing circulation, boosting the immune system, increasing energy levels and helping eliminate fatigue.
www.1001beautysecrets.com /fitness/ginseng   (308 words)

  
 Siberian Ginseng   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Siberian ginseng is also used in treatments for impotence.
Siberian ginseng is native to eastern Russia, China, Korea, and Japan.
Siberian ginseng can be grown from seed, but it is a difficult plant to germinate.
www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_ginseng_sib.htm   (596 words)

  
 Ron Teeguarden - Siberian Ginseng
Siberian ginseng is an extremely safe herb that has been clearly demonstrated to have no negative side effects.
Besides being characterized as a tonic herb, Siberian Ginseng is in fact also regarded as a mild, but significant "stimulant." This stimulating action refers to the pharmacological ability of Siberian Ginseng to increase the work capacity of a person after a single dose of the preparation.
Thus, Siberian Ginseng has the rare ability to both increase immediate energy and long-term energy, and is therefor known as a "stimulating tonic." It increases the general tone of the body, while adjusting and normalizing arterial blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
www.yahwehsaliveandwell.com /siberianginseng.html   (3309 words)

  
 Eleuthero (formerly Siberian Ginseng)
Eleuthero (formerly Siberian Ginseng) is a member of the ginseng family, however it is not considered a true ginseng.
Siberian ginseng is commonly used to enhance circulation, boost the immune system, increase energy levels and help eliminate fatigue.
Siberian ginseng's calming actions help reduce irritability and restlessness that may contribute to sleeplessness and insomnia.
www.herbalmanac.com /siberianginseng   (304 words)

  
 Siberian Ginseng Extract 250 mg
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) root is classified as an adaptogen, able to help the body adapt to stress and restore balance.
Siberian ginseng is not the same genus as Panax ginseng, but has properties similar to that of Panax ginseng, and is often used for the same reasons
Siberian ginseng may be helpful for HIV infection, chronic hepatitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and lupus.
www.healthmart2000.com /item371.htm   (200 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Ginseng (American ginseng, Asian ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Korean red ginseng, Panax ...
Preliminary research of Siberian ginseng (E. senticosus) administration in the elderly suggests that some aspects of mental health and social functioning (and overall health-related quality of life) may improve after 4 weeks of therapy, although differences appear to attenuate with continued use.
In a preliminary study, ginseng was reported to increase the removal of alcohol from the blood, although this has not been well substantiated.
Ginseng reduces the effect of warfarin in a study of healthy volunteers.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-ginseng.html   (4825 words)

  
 Ginseng benefits by Ray Sahelian, M.D.
Ginseng root saponin at a dose of 50 mg three times a day was given for two months to 358 middle and old age individuals.
Moreover, the effects of ginseng on the corpus cavernosa appear to be mediated by the release of nitric oxide from endothelial cells and from nerves that surround the vessels.
Moreover, the effects of ginseng on the corpus cavernosum appear to be mediated by the release and/or modification of release of nitric oxide from endothelial cells and perivascular nerves.
www.raysahelian.com /ginseng.html   (4419 words)

  
 Siberian Ginseng - Eleutherococcus senticosus
In general, Siberian ginseng is completely nontoxic, and Russian investigators have reported on use of exceptionally large doses for up to 20 years with no adverse reactions.
Additionally, Siberian ginseng was found to be a hepatoregenerator, significantly stimulating liver regeneration in animals in which portions of the liver had been surgically removed.
Because Siberian ginseng is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, it is also useful for depression, a condition that often accompanies a severely depleted immune system and chronic liver disease.
eatmoreherbs.com /zine/ginseng_siberian.html   (583 words)

  
 Siberian Ginseng
The isolated case was attributed to the mother's use of "pure Siberian ginseng." The authors erroneously confused eleuthero with Panax ginseng in their discussion.
A symposium on plants of the ginseng family was held in Leningrad in June of 1961, resulting in the publication of an 86-page collection of proceedings.
Siberian ginseng products are used by millions of Soviet citizens both to improve and increase the quality and quantity of physical and mental work, while helping the body "adapt" to stressful conditions.
www.herbalgram.org /?c=siberian_ginseng   (2208 words)

  
 Supplements A to Z - Real Muscle Building and Fitness SOLUTIONS
Siberian ginseng is closely related to the most famous Chinese herb—panax ginseng—but is believed to be more mild.
Experts suggest you supplement with Siberian ginseng for only six to eight weeks and then give your body a break for one or two weeks to avoid the buildup of the herb in your body, which can decrease its effectiveness.
Ginseng is most frequently used by people who are feeling fatigued, rundown, worn out, or simply under stress to elevate mood and protect the mind and body.
www.realsolutionsmag.com /supplements/supplements.aspx?nid=205   (653 words)

  
 Ginseng-3 Korean ginseng, American ginseng and Siberian ginseng
Studies done by Russian scientists have shown that ginseng stimulates physical and mental activities and improves endocrine gland functions, while having a positive effect on the sex glands.
Ginseng also is considered to possess healing qualities for the prostate gland, and organ that can be a major factor in sexual dysfunction when not operating optimally.
Ginseng is sometimes referred to as the herbal "Fountain of Youth".
herbalnurse.com /ginseng3.html   (152 words)

  
 Ginseng (Siberian) - Eleutherococcus senticosus - Encapsulated Herbal Extract - Herbs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Siberian Ginseng is a member of the ginseng family, however it is not considered a 'true ginseng' because it is of a different genus than other popular ginsengs such as the Panax and American varieties.
Siberian Ginseng is held in high esteem in China where it has been valued for thousands of years, sometimes commanding a higher price than gold.
Siberian Ginseng has also been used in cardiovascular and neuro-vascular conditions to help restore memory, concentration, and cognitive abilities which may be impaired from poor blood supply to the brain.
www.viable-herbal.com /singles/herbs/s315.htm   (1033 words)

  
 ginseng
Ginseng is helpful in the treatment of memory loss (Alzheimer's), balance of blood sugar levels (Diabetes), slowing down the aging process, helping the immune system, stimulates rejuvenation and virility.
It is though, related to the ginseng group as they both are in the Araliaceae family of plants, a very large grouping, including devil's club and sarsasparilla.
Siberian ginseng does not have the chemicals called ginsenocides in its root but are said to have chemicals that do similar things.
www.happyherbalist.com /ginseng.htm   (1773 words)

  
 Whats the difference between the types of Ginseng? - Thread
Ginseng has been used for thousands of years by the Chinese and Native Americans.
Ginseng can differ depending upon the species, the way it is prepared, and of course the dose administered.
Eleuthero Ginseng, sometimes referred to as Siberian Ginseng, is really not ginseng at all but is in fact a distant cousin.
vitanetonline.com /forums/1/Thread/344   (724 words)

  
 Herbal Descriptions - Siberian Ginseng - Eleutherococcus senticosus   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Siberian Ginseng comes from the woody roots and not the typical fleshy rootstocks of the other ginsengs.
Siberian Ginseng has been shown to increase energy, stamina, help the body resist viral infections, environmental toxins, radiation and chemotherapy.
Siberian Ginseng is used to restore memory, concentration and cognitive abilities which may be impaired by improper blood supply to the brain.
www.viable-herbal.com /herbdesc1/1ginssib.htm   (396 words)

  
 DayStar Botanicals - LifeForce Energy and Immunes Support superfood super food green protein drink - LifeForce ...
From research done in Russia, it has been determined that Siberian Ginseng is an excellent adaptogen, working very well when the body is under chemical or physical stress.
Siberian Ginseng helps in many nervous disorders and helps when under mental or physical exhaustion.
Siberian Ginseng is effective at improving overall health.
www.daystarbotanicals.com /products/siberianginseng.html   (609 words)

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