Ginseng Powder "Siberian" (Eleutherococcus Senticosus) Herbs 1oz

Ginseng is said to increase personal energy and aid in working spells of love, healing and protection. It also has associations with Masculine Energy, the Sun and Fire.

Siberian Ginseng, Commonly known as either Siberian Ginseng or Eleuthero is not directly related to the Ginseng family or Panax Ginseng, but has been given the Ginseng name due to its similar adaptogenic actions that it is known for. The woody root is the part of Eleuthero that is harvested when mature to ensure its potency.

Used for 1000's of years by Traditional Chinese Medicine Herbalists, it is used as a strong Qi tonic (chi, life energy, vital energy) and so very important in the energy of the body, as well as used to support cognitive and physical performance, endurance, fatigue prevention, oxygenation and recovery, suggested that those who are athletic or physically active should use it. But they also note it to aid memory, immune function and alertness.

The rootstock of American ginseng is chemically similar to Korean ginseng, but occurs naturally in the northeastern region of the US and is cultivated in the Midwest.

Native Americans were familiar with this plant, the root of which they dried and ground into a powder. Powdered American ginseng is commonly encapsulated, but it can also be sprinkled directly on foods.

origin	China
active compounds	Ginsenosides and quinquefolans A, B, and C.
plant part used	root
processing	powder

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