Eleutherococcus or Siberian ginseng, a super stimulant against fatigue

What is eleutherococcus or Siberian ginseng?

He eleutherococcus (Eleutherococcus senticosus)it’s considered one of the most powerful stimulating tonics of how many exist

Eleutherococcus is a shrub that reaches up to three meters high. It is highly branched, with leaves composed of five leaflets. It grows on moist soils along the edges of forests and paths, but also in parks and gardens.

Of the the root is usedwhich starts in autumn and is left to dry in shady spaces with some ventilation to keep it dry whole or in pieces. contains many glycosides such as eleutheroside, coumarins, saponins and a certain proportion of sugars.

It is known that in soviet space programs It was customary to administer this root to astronauts who had to travel into space to provide them with greater vigor and resistance in their risky operations, and as a resource to counteract the effects of weightlessness.

In general, this root is highly appreciated by the inhabitants of the cold and desolate regions of the northern China and Siberia as a natural remedy to fight fatigue.

Eleutherococcus, a superstimulant against fatigue

Its main virtue is how Stimulating the central nervous system. Its stimulating effect it is even superior to that of Korean ginseng.Bring all your strength to fight stress and fatigueand infuses energy to those people blocked by asthenia or depressive processes.Increase intellectual performanceso it is especially indicated for studentsopponents, and in general for improve the ability to concentratesharpen ingenuity and enhance creativity and imagination. It is equally effective in combating physical exhaustion and the feeling of general weakness after long hours of work or prolonged periods of convalescenceand it is very useful for elite athletes and amateurs.It also strengthens our defenses against the attack of viruses and bacteria, and helps speed up recovery after a long illness. used as support against impotence.Eleutherococcus is also recommended to treat anemia, tension drops and nervous disorders associated with premenstrual syndrome and menopause.

how to take it

To gain concentration and strengthen physical endurance: a simple decoction, which we will prepare by combining a tablespoon of root of eleutherococcus and star anise per 1/4 liter of water. Boil the mixture for 10 minutes, over low heat. It is left to rest, covered, during the whole night, so that it keeps intact the potential of its minerals and the next day, strain and drink on an empty stomachonce a day.As a remedy against stress, during exam periods or with a lot of work: It is recommended to test the eleutherococcus tinctureof which we can take half a teaspoon of dessert, dissolved in water, three times a day.for insomnia: One option is chew the root or cook it and dissolve it in the soup. There’s also siberian ginseng pills of which it is enough to take 2 grams daily in three doses.

Precautions and contraindications

People with a tendency to hypertension or with cardiovascular disorders should consult with the doctor or specialist before taking eleutherococcus.

Advisor: Trini Ferrán, herbalist at “El Manantial de Salud”