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| minutes. Strain and drink one cup two or three times daily. A suggested dose for ginseng tincture is 1/2 teaspoon (2-1/2 mls) in warm water two to three times a day. Better results are seen by taking this dose for a month or two. Then take a break for a week and continue for another one to two months. Standardized ginseng products which guarantee 4 to 5 percent ginsenosides are considered best. The recommended dose is usually 100 mg one or two times daily. Since the effectiveness of ginsenosides diminish over time, use the capsules or tablets within a year of purchase. |
| Siberian ginseng or Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus) is not a true ginseng at all but has similar characteristics and deserves mention here. It is best known as a safe, adaptogenic tonic which is one of the most thoroughly studied of the adaptogens. Less expensive than panax ginseng, eleuthero has been shown to increase stamina and work capacity among factory workers and boost performance levels of athletes as well as reduce recovery rates. It is frequently given to the elderly and those recovering from chronic illness as it improves energy and vitality while benefiting circulation and edema. It helps depression by increasing the availability of seratonin in the brain. One of the greatest benefits of Siberian ginseng is in helping people cope with stress. |
| Even though Siberian ginseng doesn't have a direct effect on cancer cells, it can increase immune resistance and reduce side effects resulting from radiation and chemotherapy. Researchers found that residents of cold regions of China got fewer colds and cases of bronchitis when they regularly took Siberian ginseng. Eleuthero, like panax ginseng, lessens fatigue, stabilizes blood sugar and alleviates depression. |
| A standard dose of Siberian ginseng is 3 cups per day of decoction or 30 drops of tincture one to three times a day or 2 capsules, one to three times daily. Considered |
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