Eleuthero(Eleutherococcus senticosus) is known as an adaptogen, meaning it helps to protect against the effects of physical and mental stress. The Eleuthero Roots used in our capsules are carefully picked for their high Eleutheroside content. Eleutherosides are the active components in Eleuthero.Siberian Ginseng Product Name ChangeA law was recently passed regarding the use of the name ginseng. The legislation requires that any product called ginseng must be of the panax genus, or it cannot be called ginseng. In light of this new law, NOW Foods has changed the labeling of all products formerly labeled as Siberian Ginseng to Eleuthero.

Eleuthero is a hearty herb indigenous to the Taiga region of the far east, which includes southeastern Russia, northeastern China, Japan and Korea. The use of this popular herb can be traced back over 2000 years and ancient Chinese medical texts, where it is indicated for the treatment of a wide variety of ailments. Although it is a cousin of the Panax ginseng family (Korean, Chinese and American) it's considered distinctly different. The term Panax is derived from the Greek words can open parentheses all) and akos (cure), which means "cure all". In addition to its adaptogenic properties, which seem to stem from its ability to regulate the activity of the adrenal cortex in response to stress, eleuthero has some unique benefits. It stimulates the immune system, especially during times of strenuous physical exertion and stress, and seems especially beneficial for supporting a healthy mood and mental alertness. Eleuthero is also extremely beneficial as a training aid for athletes.

As an herbal dietary supplement, take 2 capsules 1 to 2 times daily.