Eleutherococcus senticosus
Devil's bush
Eleutherococcus senticosus, commonly known as Siberian ginseng, is a powerful adaptogen prized in traditional medicine. Renowned for enhancing resilience to physical and mental stress, it supports immune function and boosts energy levels. This versatile botanical helps stabilize physiological processes, promoting overall vitality and helping the body maintain internal balance.
- Scientific name: Eleutherococcus senticosus
- Family: Araliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Araliaceae and falls under the genus Eleutherococcus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Apiales | WCVP |
| Family | Araliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eleutherococcus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Eleutherococcus senticosus, is recognized by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Russian, it is called Элеутерококк колючий, while in Chinese, it is referred to as 刺五加. In Vietnamese, the plant is known as Sâm Tây Bá Lợi Á, and in Catalan, it is called eleuterococ. Additionally, in German, it is commonly referred to as Borsstige Taigawurzel.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ru | Элеутерококк колючий | Wikidata |
| zh | 刺五加 | Wikidata |
| vi | Sâm Tây Bá Lợi Á | Wikidata |
| ca | eleuterococ | Wikidata |
| de | Borstige Taigawurzel | Wikidata |
| tr | Sibirya ginsengi | Wikidata |
| hu | tajgagyökér | Wikidata |
| pl | Eleuterokok kolczasty | Wikidata |
| ko | 가시오갈피 | Wikidata |
| az | Tikancıqlı eleuterokokk | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions in East Asia. In the Russian Far East, it is commonly found throughout the Amur region. Its presence extends further into the Khabarovsk and Primorye territories of the same country. Additionally, the species can be located on the island of Sakhalin. Finally, its range reaches into China, specifically within the South-Central region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Sakhalin | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Inner Mongolia | WCVP |
| China | Manchuria | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as Siberian ginseng, utilizes various components for its medicinal properties. The most potent parts are the roots, specifically the woody root and the fibrous roots, which are harvested for their adaptogenic qualities. Additionally, the stem bark can be processed for therapeutic use, while the leaves and the broader foliage of the leaves are often studied for their specific chemical constituents.- Total parts
- 26
- Scientific sources
- 48
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| root | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| leaves | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Leaves | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| stem bark | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| roots | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| rhizome | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhizomes | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eleutherococcus senticosus has 45 reported phytochemicals identified across 64 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include eleutheroside B, flavonoids, syringin, eleutheroside E, isofraxidin.
- Total chemicals
- 45
- Scientific sources
- 64
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| eleutheroside B | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| syringin | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| eleutheroside E | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| isofraxidin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lignans | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| salidroside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eleutheroside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eleutherococcus senticosus has 25 reported activities identified across 43 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Adaptogen, Anticancer, Neuroprotective, Adaptogenic.
- Total activities
- 25
- Scientific sources
- 43
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Adaptogen | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Adaptogenic | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antifatigue | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticarcinogenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eleutherococcus senticosus has 48 reported medicinal uses identified across 56 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include fatigue, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, cancer, cough.
- Total uses
- 48
- Scientific sources
- 56
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fatigue | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parkinson's disease | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cough | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative diseases | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Arrhythmia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MMPs | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |