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Eleuthero (root and stalk)
Scientific Name: Eleutherococcus senticosus
Colloquially: devil's bush, Siberian ginseng, eleuthero, ciwujia, Devil's shrub, shigoka, touch-me-not, wild pepper, or kan jang.
Category: Tonifying Herbs - Tonify the Qi
Temperature: Warm
Taste: Spicy, and slightly bitter
Functions
- Tonify Spleen and Kidney qi
- Invigorate blood, unblock collaterals
- Augment Heart qi, calm the spirit
Indications
- Heart, Spleen, and Kidney Qi deficiency
- Blood stasis
- Heart qi deficiency
Cautions
- Internal heat or yin deficiency
Dosage: 9-30g
Notes:
Frequently paired with ju xue teng and hong hua for blood stasis.
Pharmacology: Adaptogenic, cardiovascular, endocrinological, immunostimulant, metabolic, sedative.
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