Guest guest Posted October 28, 2000 Report Share Posted October 28, 2000 Siberian ginseng - (Eleutherococcus senticosus) Therapeutic Actions: * Adaptogen * Binds to progestin, estrogen, mineralcorticoid and glucocorticoid receptors * Boosts physical endurance levels * Circulatory stimulant * Enhances oxygen metabolism in tissues and organs * Improves hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis feed back control * Increases and activates natural killer cells and lymphocytes * Increases endurance and concentration * Strengthens the digestion and kidneys * Supports the adrenal system * Vasodilator Clinical Indications: * Bipolar disorder * Chronic fatigue syndrome * Depression * Diabetes * Insomnia * Memory loss * Multiple sclerosis * Any disease where fatigue appears to slow the mental processes or drain the adrenal glands * Hyperlipidemia * Hypotension * Malignant arrhythmias * Radiation recovery Contraindications: * Hypertension due to the effect on the adrendal glands * Use lower doses in the sick or the elderly patient Drug/Nutrient Interaction: * Enhances monomycin and kanamycin efficacy in treating Shigella dysentery and Proteus entercolitis * Inhibits breakdown of hexobarbital in animal studies * Insulin should be monitored due to the hypoglycemic activity Chemical Constituents: * Triterpenoid spaonins called eleutherosides Toxicity: * Toxic dose produces: Insomnia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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