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The Siberian Ginseng Tea although named ginseng, Siberian Ginseng Tea is the adaptogen Eleutherococcus Senticosus. Unlike traditional Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng comes from a woody rather than a fleshy root. The active compound is eleutherosides as opposed to ginsenosides.

Although the chemical makeup is different from Chinese Ginseng, both herbs have similar effect. Being antioxidant and an immune tonic, Siberian Ginseng can provide many benefits.

Benefits of Siberian Ginseng Tea:

• Helps fight fatigue, stress and neurasthenia
• Relieves sore muscles associated with the hypo functioning of the endocrine system
• May alleviate symptoms associated with adrenal exhaustion such as dark under eye circles, quivering tongue and dilating pupils.
• Can provide increased endurance
• Improves memory
• Mild anti-inflammatory properties
• Enhances immune function
• Decreases cortisol levels
• Promotes improved cognitive and physical performance
• More tonifying than true Ginsengs
• May reduce the need for high blood pressure medication – consult your doctor

Disadvantages of Siberian Ginseng Tea:

• May cause light sleep (preferably avoid drinking this tea in the evening)
• Cheaper non-GMP versions can include Periploca graeca (the ornamental Silk Vine) which can intensify the effect of digoxin or similar drugs.