| Part used | Root and stem |
| Use | 2 tsp dried root in 16oz water decoct 30 mins, steep 1 hour |
| Benefits |
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| Dangers | May cause overstimulation in sensitive people |
Adapted from:
Winston, D. & Maimes, S. (2007). Adaptogens: Herbs for strength, stamina and stress releif. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press
Additional resources
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https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11418-011-0509-y - Cichello, S. A., Yao, Q., Dowell, A., Leury, B., & He, X.-Q. (2015). Proliferative and inhibitory activity of Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) extract on cancer cell lines; A-549, XWLC-05, HCT-116, CNE and Beas-2b. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 16(11), 4781-4786
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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0271531716000531 - Gerbarg, P. L., Muskin, P. R., & Brown, R. P. (2017). Complementary and Integrative Treatments in Psychiatric Practice, Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association Publishing.
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