Natural resource increasingly requested also by Western consumption for its tonic-adaptogenic qualities similar to ginseng, but without the stimulating effects of the latter.
Family
Araliaceae
Origin
CHINA
Active Principles
Eleutherosides, Vitamin E, Caffeic Acid, Oleanolic Acid, Steroids and Xanthones.
Curiosity
Used in herbal formulations, it is also extracted or used naturally by the food supplement industry.
Contraindications
Although less stimulating than ginseng, its consumption is not recommended for hypertensive individuals. Studies are underway on the use of this botanical as an adjuvant during radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments by exploiting its tonic-adaptogenic function.
