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Contents

• Siberian Ginseng Root.
• Origin of Siberian Ginseng.
• Botanical Description of Siberian Ginseng.
• Historical Uses of Siberian Ginseng.
• Active Properties of Siberian Ginseng.
• Phytochemicals and Constituents of Siberian Ginseng.
• Adaptogens Boosting the Immune System.
• Athletes and Antibiotics.
• Toxicity,Cautions and Contra-Indications.
• How to Take It and Dosage of Siberian Ginseng.
• Quantitative determination of Siberian Ginseng.
• Research Update of Siberian Ginseng.
• Photo Gallery of Eleutherococcus senticosus.

Adaptogens Boosting the Immune System.:

The immune system works by recognizes and destroying anything foreign to the body.These can include bacteria, microbes, foreign particles, toxic compounds, and yes Protozoans. This is usually done by cells in the circulatory and lymphatic systems.

 Most herbs for the immune system are general known as stimulators or immunostimulants. These will help increase the activity of the immune system, but they are not specific to any disease.

 In herbal medicine, we refer to immunostimulants as Adaptogens.An Adaptogen is a substance that increases the body's resistance to stress and which exerts a balancing effect on the various systems of the body. An Adaptogen will have a nonspecific effect on the body. It will normalize or balance actions independent of the type of pathological condition. It is harmless and shouldn't influence normal body functions more than necessary.

 Adaptogens should perform the following actions:Reduce stress, enhance the brain and CNS, Immunomodulation, antioxidant activity, liver protection , improved blood sugar metabolism and increase stamina and endurance.

 The whole object of adaptogens is its ability to help the body deal more effectively with stress. The key here is support for the adrenal glands. They are responsible for helping us respond to stress. When the adrenals become overtaxes, we lose this edge and different systems in the body begin to break down.

 Adaptogens serve to recharge exhausted adrenal glands.
 

 Boosting the Immune System:Mechanisms

 Siberian ginseng consists of a group of glycosides known as eleutherosides. Siberian Ginseng is well known for its ability to support and enhance adrenal function. Adrenal function is associated with greater energy and better reaction to stress. It will also support and strengthen the immune system. It maximizes the utilization of oxygen by working muscles, keeping them in an active state for a longer period of time. Siberian ginseng has few reported side affects and is extremely safe to use on horses.

 The active constituents in Siberian ginseng are mainly eleutherosides. These are predominately glycosides, and are thought to contribute to the adaptogenic actions of Siberian ginseng.

 There are seven primary eleutherosides. that have been identified. These substances are not the same as "panax" red or white ginseng's which contain ginsenosides. Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) also contains complex polysaccharides. These play a critical role in its ability to support the immune system.

 Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) has the remarkable ability to increase the body's resistance to stress and help the body move towards a state of balance. It does this by providing fuel to the adrenal glands (as mentioned above), allowing them to function fully when challenged by stress. Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng) helps the body combat harmful toxins. Research has proven that the herb has a protective effect against harmful chemicals. These actions may make it helpful in supportive treatment for the EPM horse or any horse or human who is receiving huge amounts of drugs, radiation or chemo therapy.


 The evidence is mounting that Eleuthero enhances and supports the immune system response and it is used in the long term management of various diseases of the immune system, such as HIV, CFS and Lupus. And now hopefully EPM.

 Research in Germany shows that Eleuthero increases important components of the immune system known as lymphocytes. Lymphocytes act as the body's primary defense against viral infections and have become the focus of study with regard to HIV infections. Eleuthero increases the activity and number of T-lymphocystes. The most significant increase is the subset of T-lymphocystes known as CD4 cells. Without proper CD4 cell activity, the immune system cannot function properly. CD4 cells are a major target of HIV and decrease in number following HIV infection.
 

 Evidence is also mounting that eleuthero enhances and supports the immune response. Eleuthero may be useful as a preventive measure during cold and flu season. Recent evidence also suggests that eleuthero may prove valuable in the long-term management of various diseases of the immune system, including HIV infection, chronic fatigue syndrome, and autoimmune illnesses such as lupus.

 In perhaps the most convincing study carried out so far, B. Bohn and co-workers in Heidelberg, West Germany looked at immune parameters in 18 individuals in a randomised, double-blind fashion for a total of four weeks. The subjects in this study had venous blood drawn both before and after Eleutherococcus Senticosus administration, and the samples were analysed by flow cytometry, which counted absolute numbers of immune cells present in their blood.

 Overall, the Eleutherococcus Senticosus group showed an absolute increase in all immune cells measured. Total T-cell numbers advanced by 78 per cent, T helper/inducer cells went up by 80 per cent, cytotoxic Ts by 67 percent, and NK cells by 30 per cent, compared to the control group. B Iymphocytes, which are cells that produce antibodies against infectious organisms, expanded by 22 per cent in the Eleutherococcus Senticosus subjects, compared to controls. Most importantly, no side effects were noted in the Eleutherococcus Senticosus subjects up to five months after Eleutherococcus Senticosus administration ended.


 The researchers stated: 'We conclude from our data that Eleutherococcus senticosus exerts a strong immunomodulatory effect in healthy normal subjects.' The Bohn study has caused drug companies to spend millions of dollars in an effort to get Eleutherococcus Senticosus approved as a drug by the FDA in the States.

 The increases in T, B, and NK cells in people given Eleutherococcus Senticosus suggest that it could be very useful in alleviating the immune suppression associated with strenuous exercise. In addition, one might speculate about a positive effect of Eleutherococcus Senticosus in the very early stages of HIV (AIDS-virus) infection. In an HIV-infected patient, Eleutherococcus Senticosus might prevent or retard the spread of the virus, thanks to the synergistic positive actions of elevated numbers of both helper and cytotoxic T cells.

 Supporting these findings, Eleutherococcus Senticosus is now used in the support of cancer patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, especially in Germany. Studies have shown that ES, when administered to patients, drastically reduces the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy (e.g., nausea, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, and loss of appetite). Other research with cancer patients has linked Eleutherococcus Senticosus with improved healing and recovery times, increased weight gain, and improved immune cell counts. In Russia, the administration of Eleutherococcus Senticosus to cancer patients seemed to permit larger than normal doses of drugs utilised in chemotherapy, thus speeding treatment periods.

 How does Eleutherococcus Senticosus actually spur the immune system to greater activity? At present, there is no consensus. Some researchers believe that Eleutherococcus Senticosus induces increased interferon biosynthesis (interferon is a powerful chemical which boosts immune-system activity), while others believe that polysaccharides (long-chain sugar molecules) naturally found in Eleutherococcus Senticosus stimulate the activity of special white blood cells called macrophages. These macrophages play a number of roles in the immune system, including the breakdown of infected cells and the stimulation of other immune cells. However, the polysaccharides are probably 'non-specific' immune stimulants, which means that their effectiveness fades fairly quickly and that they must be administered continuously or at regular intervals in order to produce a positive effect.

 Energy Boosting Combination,Natural Adaptogen Application

 Eleutherococcus Senticosus Extract is commonly known as Siberian Ginseng Extract,it is an extracts derived from dry root of Eleutherococcus Senticosus,it has many health giving properties. It strengthens the immune system, purifies the blood, stimulates digestion, prevents cell damage and increases stamina. Ginseng is an adaptogen - that is, it increases the body's ability to tolerate stressful situations of all types. It is commonly taken to increase energy, enhance physical performance, prolong life, and increase sexual potency.

 Siberian Ginseng is also an adaptogen. It functions by inhibiting the stress response in the body by reducing the activity of the adrenal cortex.It can be combined with Licorice root and Astragalus root for a related purposed design of Natural Adaptogen to increase overall body energy levels. It is suitable for athletes and any situations where endurance and stamina are required.Combinative herbs may plus licorice root,astragalus root,Liqourice root,Ginger root and some others,Licorice root is an adrenal restorative. It is well known for its effects on combating stress.Astragalus has been used for its adaptogenic action. It will assist in rebalancing the body and providing support during times of stress and change.Ginger is a circulatory stimulant, used to warm the body and assist in improving the oxygenation of the tissues.

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