Acanthopanax, commonly known as Siberian Ginseng, has been
used as a medicine for centuries in China and Russia.
Although a distant relative of American and Asian
ginsengs, with some overlap in its uses, Acanthopanax is
a distinct plant with some different effective chemical
components. It is a common plant in Helongjiang province
but not in abundance elsewhere in China. Demonstrated
health benefits include:
Enhance overall health and spirit
Relives symptoms of depression and melancholy
Improves memory
Combats fatigue
Relives stress
Helps sleep Increases endurance
Reinforces immune system
Counterbalances spleen and kidney functional
dysregulation
In Chinese medicine, Acanthopanax is valued for its
beneficial effects on "Qi" and its ability to improve "Yang" deficiency in
the spleen and kidney. Like the panax ginsengs, Acanthopanax is considered
to be an adaptogen, which means it helps to relieve stress and returns the
body to a normal balance. For example, an adaptogen might lower blood
pressure in someone who has high blood pressure, but raise it in another
person who has low blood pressure. The effective ingredients in Acanthopanax,
eleutherosides (similar to ginsenosides in the panax species), are thought
to increase stamina and to stimulate the immune system.
(“Qi”: The Chinese term for vital energy or life
force. It is pronounced “chee.” “Yang”: One of the two fundamental forces,
Yang represents the male or active force. “Spleen”: Different from the
Western medical concept, Spleen in Traditional Chinese Medicine is more a
way of describing a set of interrelated parts than an anatomical organ.)
Until recently, most scientific research on Acanthopanax
took place in Russia. The research results have largely supported its use to
maintain health and strengthen the body system rather than to treat
particular disorders. Acanthopanax may help the body deal with physically
and mentally stressful exposures such as heat, cold, physical exhaustion,
viruses, bacteria, chemicals, extreme working conditions, noise, and
pollution. By strengthening the system, it may also help prevent illnesses.
Research on Acanthopanax has included studies on the
following:
Immune System
A 4-week study of healthy subjects found that those who
received Acanthopanax extracts showed improvement in a
number of measures that reflect the functioning of the
immune system.
Mental Performance
A 3-month human study of Acanthopanax among middle-aged
volunteers found that there was a significant
improvement in memory and concentration as compared to a
placebo.
Another popular but unproven use of Acanthopanax is to
maintain or restore mental alertness.
Physical Performance
Although Acanthopanax is frequently used to enhance
physical stamina and increase muscle strength, studies
have shown mixed results for these purposes.
Male Fertility
Acanthopanax has a long history of folkloric use for
male infertility. Animal studies suggest that
Acanthopanax may be helpful in increasing reproductive
capacity.
Viral Infection
In a laboratory study, an extract of Acanthopanax slowed
the replication of certain viruses, including influenza
A (which causes the flu) as well as human rhinovirus and
respiratory syncytial virus (both of which cause
symptoms of the common cold). It had no effect, however,
in test tubes on adenovirus (another cause of the common
cold and other respiratory infections) or herpes simplex
virus type 1 (which generally causes oral herpes
lesions). But, a 6-month study of 93 people with herpes
simplex virus type 2 (which generally causes genital
herpes lesions) found that Acanthopanax reduced
frequency, severity, and duration of outbreaks.
Selected Products
Ciwujia Paste
Description
Cream with pitchy color, acrid and bitter taste
Applications
Restore energy, increase longevity, enhance overall health, help sleep, and maintain good memory. Widely used to help the body adapt to stressful conditions and to enhance productivity
Specification
100g×2 bottles/box
License Number
SFDA Z23020501
Ciwujia Tablets
Comments
Acanthopanax extractive, calcium carbonate and starch
Applications
Restore energy, increase longevity, enhance overall health, help sleep, and maintain good memory. Widely used to help the body adapt to stressful conditions and to enhance productivity. Especially applicable for people who require substantial sources of adaptive energy and endurance, and for others seeking to enhance physical and mental performance, endurance, and adaptability
Dosage and Administration
Adult: Orally, 2-3 pills each dose and twice daily.
Age -12-18: Orally, 1-2 pills each dose and twice daily
Specification
0.45g/pill, 100pills/bottle
Expiration
Two years
Ciwujia Syrup
Comments
Acanthopanax extractive (water extraction), schisandraceae extractive, and cane sugar
Effective
Componet
Acanthopanax
Applications
Enhance overall health, physical and mental performance, endurance, and adaptability. For those people who suffer low immunity and feel fatigue frequently. Not for children
Dosage and
Administration
Orally, 2-3 pills each dose and twice daily
Specification
10 ml
Expiration
Twenty-four months
Storage
Tightly sealed in a cool and dry place
Warning
Not to be taken in place of prescribed medicine.
If there is any deposit, shake the bottle well before use. Deposit does not affect the properties of this product
Enhance overall health and spirit
