Benefits and properties of eleutherococcus (Siberian ginseng)
The eleutherococcus is highlighted because it has a series of benefits and properties important for the psychological health of many people, and is in turn belonging to the same family as the ginseng. For this reason it is also known by the name of Siberian ginseng.
It is known scientifically with the name ofEleutherococcus senticosus. As its name could indicate, it is a variety of ginseng that tends to grow in some regions of Siberia, although it is also very common to find them in other places, such as Japan, Korea and China.
Its root contains a series of eleutherosides that possess "adaptogenic" properties, which means that it has the capacity to return to normal values the different physiological constants that have been altered by different pathological conditions.
In fact, its qualities are quite similar to those found in the Korean ginseng, sharing many of its benefits, as we will see throughout this note.
The benefits of eleutherococcus
It favors the resistance of the organism to the effort, helping and facilitating its recovery quickly, and allows to increase the capacity, quality and speed to make physical efforts.
In fact, when performing physical effort, it is capable of increasing the speed, quality and capacity of the organism, without implying that positive values can appear in anti-doping control. In addition, it is very useful against altitude sickness, by helping to improve and relieve their symptoms.
It is a stimulant of the nervous system, so it is ideal in cases of exam preparation, increasing intellectual concentration.
In situations of stress, fatigue and fatigue are also recommended to take eleutherococcus, and among other issues helps to decrease the high cholesterol. In addition to this interesting quality, improves circulation and regulates the level of sugar, being adequate to stabilize both cholesterol and blood insulin levels.
It is also very good in the practice of exercise, since it is able to increase the resistance of the body and increase the consumption of oxygen during it.
Its benefits and properties are so important and prominent, that even after stopping treatment the reinforcement of the body's resistance will be constant and sustained over time.
As well helps to increase the natural defenses of our body, to be able to increase immunity by stimulating the production of lymphocytes, so it is especially useful to provide our body with greater resistance to viruses or bacteria.
You can acquire the eleutherococcus in herbalists and parapharmacies in the form of capsules. Your dosage will depend on the amount in mg (usually one to two capsules per day).
Why eleutherococcus is good for students?
Fundamentally, it tends to be more common than eleutherococcus (mainly the Eleutherococcus root) is used for its excellent tonic properties.
Due mainly to the fact that it is very useful in states of physical and mental exhaustion, at the same time as it increases resistance to different physical stress factors, improving psychomotor capacity and cognitive function.
Therefore, it becomes an ideal all-natural alternative for students during exam periods.
Properties and benefits of eleutherococcus in summary
- Ideal in preparation for exams and sports events.
- Help in the practice of exercise, increasing resistance and oxygen consumption.
- Increase intellectual concentration.
- Stimulates the nervous system.
Contraindications of eleutherococcus, when is it not advisable to take it?
Eleutherococcus or Siberian ginseng is generally very safe, especially in non-excessive doses.
There are several contraindications at the time of taking eleutherococcus, reason why, it is advisable to consult with our doctor in case of having some of the following disorders:
- Acute myocardial infarction.
- Cardiac arrhythmias.
- Severe arterial hypertension.
- Coronary diseases.
- Acute infections.
- Fever.
On the other hand, its use is not advised in case of pregnant and lactating women, and in young children. This article is published for informational purposes only. You can not and should not replace the consultation with a Nutritionist. We advise you to consult your trusted Nutritionist. ThemesMedicinal plants
