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Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus)

Eleutherococcus senticosus is a species of small, woody shrub in the family Araliaceae. It is native to Northeastern Asia. It may be colloquially called devil's bush, Siberian ginseng, taiga root, eleuthero, ciwujia, Devil's shrub, shigoka, touch-me-not, wild pepper, or kan jang. E. senticosus has a history of use in folklore and traditional Chinese medicine. Root extracts of E. senticosus are sold as a dietary supplement or cosmetic, usually under the name Siberian ginseng.

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Siberian ginseng stems may fight steroid-related muscle loss

The scraggly stems of Siberian ginseng usually get tossed aside in favor of the root, but this st...

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Eleutherococcus senticosus
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Eleutherococcus
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Apiales