Also known asEleutherococcus senticosus, Acanthopanax senticosus, Ci Wu Jia, Ciwujia, Devil’s Bush, Devil’s Shrub, Eleuthera, Eleuthero, Eleutherococc, Eleutherococci radix, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Ginseng Root, Hedera senticosa, Pepperbrush, Prickly Eleutherococc, Shigoka, Touch-Me-Not, Ussuri, Ussurian Thorny, Wild Pepper, Wu Jia Pi.IntroductionEleuthero is a woodland plant native to southeastern Siberia and the Korean peninsula, and adapted to the damp forests of British Columbia, Washington, Oregon, and northern California. A relative of the more famous red ginseng, eleuthero has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine since about 190 AD.ConstituentsEleutherosides B and E, and immunostimulant complex polysaccharides.Parts UsedThe dried root.Typical PreparationsEncapsulated root, tea, or tincture, may be added to juices or smoothies.PrecautionsMay cause insomnia if taken too close to bedtime. Not recommended for persons with uncontrolled high blood pressure.For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.Your browser does not support JavaScript.To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser.