Siberian Ginseng

Siberian Ginseng

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Siberian Ginseng, also known as Eleutherococcus Senticossus, is not really ginseng at all, although it is part of the same family. The thorny shrub grows wild in Manchuria, Siberia and on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. The potent root of the Ginseng plant is what contains the active ingredient, 0.6 to 1.5% steroidal compounds called eleutherosides.

Scientific Studies

Russian scientists have tested Siberian Ginseng on vast numbers of test subjects - more than 54,000 Russian workers - and found that it improved their mental and physical alertness without any side effects. It is also widely used by Russian cosmonauts and Olympic athletes to provide energy and negate stress effects. Dr. I.I. Brekhman looked at the effects of Siberian Ginseng on people suffering from a wide variety of diseases, including artherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, rheumatic heart disease, hypertension, and neuroses.

All these people showed measurable improvements with very few side effects. Dr. Brekhman chose stamina as an indication of vitality. His experiments were a breakthrough, the first time an objective effect on the human body had been demonstrated. He found Siberian ginseng to be better in his trials than Asian ginseng. He writes:

“Although similar in pharmacological effect, Eleutherococcus has advantages over ginseng. In the presence of high levels of physical work for men and animals, the stimulant and tonic effects of ginseng were found to be of shorter duration and also weaker in comparison to that of Eleutherococcus. In hyperactive individuals, Eleutherococcus also possesses some calmative effect.” (The Book of Ginseng by Stephen Fulder)

How It Works

We live in stressful times. The body’s attempts to deal with this ongoing stress puts a terrific strain on the adrenal cortex and the rest of the endocrine system. The resulting hormonal reaction is known as “fight or flight”. This is our ingrained response from the early days of our species as hunters and gatherers. Siberian Ginseng normalizes both high blood pressure and low blood pressure, supports and stimulates the adrenal glands, decreases blood sugar levels which are elevated, increases immune activation and offers radiation protection. Ginseng is used primarily as an “adaptogen”, a substance which produces non-specific resistance in the body. This normalizes adverse conditions of the body. For instance, an adaptogen will help lower high blood pressure, while it can raise low blood pressure. It can assist in both gain and loss of weight, in reduction of hypertension as well as in metabolism speed up. Ginseng’s corrective actions only manifest themselves if some system in the body is out of balance. As soon as the body undergoes stress, ginseng restores body processes to normal, whatever direction in which they have strayed.

Ginseng As An Aphrodisiac

Although there haven’t been any modern studies to determine if ginseng can “improve sexuality”, millions of men have taken ginseng especially for this purpose over the centuries. Chinese healers insist that ginseng does not stimulate the sex glands into unhealthy activity but that it is a restorer of normally healthy sexual function that has become “weary”. Siberian Ginseng is a powerful source of “chi” (energy) for the body. An increase in “chi” will inevitably bring about stronger sexual energy. Siberian Ginseng is also a powerful strengthener of the heart, and healthy sexuality depends on a strong heart. Siberian Ginseng can particularly benefit women because it improves the circulatory system, capillary circulation and dilation. This makes the surface of a person’s skin and erogenous zones more sensitive to touch. These factors by themselves would make Siberian Ginseng an effective enhancer of sexual abilities.

How To Use Siberian Ginseng

A recommended amount for daily tonic use is 0.5 to 3 grams. However, if you start to feel uncomfortably “up” be sure to cut back. Always start with the lowest dose and gradually increase. Like generations of Chinese doctors before him, Dr. Brekhman found that to be most effective, Ginseng must be taken on a daily basis over a long term, usually a period of six weeks. Albi Naturals uses sophisticated extraction techniques to standardize the key compounds of this herb that provide consistency of dosage. You can take Albi Siberian Ginseng with confidence.