What is Siberian ginseng?
Siberian ginseng, also known as the root of Santa or the root of life, is barbed, woody shrub with a root similar to carrots, in the family Araliaceae. It is originally from East Asia, China, Japan and Russia. Sometimes it is referred to as Eleuthero Siberian ginseng and should not be confused with Chinese or American (Panax) ginseng. Although they share similar properties, each belongs to a different family.
Siberian ginseng grows in coniferous mountain forests as undergrowth or thickets. The herb tolerant of many different types of soil, from sandy clay to heavy clay. It can grow in full sun on a partial shadow, but it will not thrive in deep shade.
The recent addition to Western natural medicine is Siberian ginseng similar to better known Chinese ginseng. Both herbs have different chemical components, but their effects are similar. Siberian variety is adaptogen, antioxidant, anti -inflammatory and immune tonic. Research suggests that it can alleviate the symptoms of the axis of the Hypothalamic -ophysary axis (HPA) such as BolAvé muscles, exhaustion of the adrenal glands and dark circles under the eyes.
Other studies conducted by Russian and Korean scientists have revealed many other medicinal properties of herbs. Increased endurance, improved memory, increased immune function and improved cognitive and physical performance are some of the reported health benefits of Siberian ginseng. It was successfully used in the treatment of angina, headaches, insomnia, poor appetite and suppression of bone marrow caused by chemotherapy.
The herb is primarily used for immune deficiency because it contains triterpenoid saponins or adaptogens that increase resistance to emotional, chemical and physical stress. These saponins are not the same species found in Ginseng Panax, which makes Siberian ginseng uniquely useful in herbal medicine. It also contains many basic nutrients, including sodium, magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium and vitamins A, B3, B12, C and E.
Siberian ginseng has also become a popular domestic remedy for a weakened immune system. Tonic made by a combination of two ounces of honey with one ounce of Siberian ginseng, 40 drops of winter oil and one cup of hot water can be freely taken to strengthen immunity. Times and capsules made with herb are also often used.
Although they are generally safe, people with high blood pressure, cardiac or circulatory disorders or hypoglycaemia should consult a qualified physician before receiving Siberian ginseng. This may reduce the need for prescription drugs used under these conditions, which makes the current dosage level dangerous. It can also increase the effectiveness of the Mycin class antibiotics.