Eleuthero is an Eastern adaptogen that helps your body fight off a cold. It’s also packed with bioactive compounds. Unsure about its safety and the dosage you should use? Read on for our evidence-based guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Also known as Siberian ginseng<\/strong>, eleuthero is an herb with the scientific names Eleutherococcus senticosus <\/em>or Acanthopanax senticosus<\/em>. Around the world, it may also be called Ciwujia, Shigoka, Goka, Ezoukogi, or Kan Jang (when combined with green chiretta). It is a staple of traditional medicine in the Far East, especially in China, Korea, and eastern Russia [R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to these traditions, eleuthero is an adaptogen: a substance that keeps the body functioning normally under stress<\/strong> [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eleuthero belongs to the same plant family as Asian and American ginseng<\/a> (Araliaceae<\/em>). However, Asian and American ginseng both belong to a different genus further up the botanical tree called Panax<\/em>, while eleuthero belongs to Eleutherococcus<\/em>. Being a distant cousin of these other ginsengs, eleuthero contains a different set of bioactive compounds<\/strong> [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eleuthero is a flowering shrub. Its root, bark, leaves, and berries all contain bioactive compounds that may have positive health effects [R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n The roots, berries, and leaves of eleuthero each contain multiple bioactive compounds<\/strong>. The specific compounds in each part of the plant may be different, and so their health benefits may also vary. Most studies on the health benefits of eleuthero focus on the root and bark<\/strong> [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eleuthero berries contain high levels of antioxidants and potential cancer-fighting compounds<\/strong>; they are also high in important minerals like potassium<\/a>, calcium<\/a>, and magnesium<\/a>. These berries have long been added to fermented wines in China and Russia [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most important bioactive compounds in eleuthero belong to a chemical family called eleutherosides; these are eleutherosides A through E. Of these, the ones with the greatest effect are eleutherosides B (syringin) and E<\/strong> [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n These two compounds are being investigated for anticancer and anti-diabetic effects<\/strong> [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sesamin is an active compound that was first discovered in sesame seeds. Sesamin from eleuthero may help protect nerve and brain cells from damage<\/strong>. Sesamin may also improve liver function and reduce cholesterol<\/a> [R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Researchers isolated isofraxidin from eleuthero bark and consider it may have the potential to fight liver cancer [R<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oleanolic acid is a common compound that is found in many plants, including eleuthero. This compound is a strong antioxidant that may also fight inflammation and improve liver function<\/strong> [R<\/a>, R<\/a>].<\/p>\n\n\n\nComponents<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Eleutherosides<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Sesamin<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Isofraxidin<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Oleanolic Acid<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n