Eleutherococcus senticosus
Other common names: devil’s shrub, devil’s root, touch-me-not
Habitat: Dry sandy soils. East Asia - China
Siberian ginseng is the common name given to the species Eleutherococcus senticosus. It is named from its herbal properties similar to those of the related ginseng, however it is not a true ginseng as it belongs to a different genus in the Araliaceae. Because of this it is also sometimes called eleuthero.
Part used: Root and rhizomes.
Uses: Helps the body cope with stress and improves concentration and mental activity.
