| Used for | Amount | Why |
|---|---|---|
Athletic Performance | Refer to label instructions |  [2 stars] Eleuthero supplementation may improve athletic performance, according to preliminary research. The herb strengthens the immune system and thus might reduce the risk of post-exercise infection. |
Immune Function | 10 ml of tincture three times per day | [2 stars] Eleuthero has historically been used to support the immune system. |
Stress | 2 to 3 grams per day of powdered root for 6 to 8 weeks, then stop 1 to 2 weeks, then resume if desired | [2 stars] Eleuthero appears to have antistress effects. Supplementing with an eleuthero extract led to higher quality-of-life measures in healthy elderly people, according to one study.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | Refer to label instructions |  [1 star] “Adaptogenic” herbs such as eleuthero have an immunomodulating effect and help support the normal function of the body’s hormonal stress system. |
Common Cold and Sore Throat | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Adaptogens such as eleuthero are thought to help keep various body systems—including the immune system—functioning optimally. |
HIV and AIDS Support | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Eleuthero is an immune-modulating plant that may be beneficial for people with HIV infection. |
Infection | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Eleuthero supports the immune system and protects against microbes. |
Influenza | Refer to label instructions | [1 star] Eleuthero has immune-enhancing properties, which may play a role in preventing infection with the influenza virus. |
Although not as popular as Asian ginseng, eleuthero use dates back 2,000 years, according to Chinese medicine records. Referred to as ci wu jia in Chinese medicine, it was used to prevent respiratory tract infections, colds and flu. It was also believed to provide energy and vitality. In Russia, eleuthero was originally used by people in the Siberian Taiga region to increase performance and quality of life and to decrease infections.
In more modern times, eleuthero has been used to increase stamina and endurance in Soviet Olympic athletes. Russian explorers, divers, sailors, and miners also used eleuthero to prevent stress-related illness. After the Chernobyl accident, many Russian and Ukrainian citizens were given eleuthero to counteract the effects of radiation.
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