Eleutherococcus sieboldianus
Eleutherococcus sieboldianus, commonly known as Siberian eleuthero, is a powerful adaptogen renowned for enhancing physical and mental resilience. This medicinal shrub helps the body manage stress, boosts immune function, and combats fatigue. Widely used in traditional herbal medicine, it serves as a natural tonic to support overall vitality and energy.
- Scientific name: Eleutherococcus sieboldianus
- Family: Araliaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered under Apiales and resides in the family Araliaceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution that spans across several distinct regions of the world. In Eastern Asia, it can be found growing naturally in Japan and Korea. Its presence is also well-documented within the Southeast region of China. Moving toward North America, the species extends into the North-Central United States, specifically within Illinois. Finally, its range reaches as far as Eastern Canada, including the province of Ontario.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Illinois | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Connecticut | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Massachusetts | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Michigan | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | New Hampshire | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eleutherococcus sieboldianus has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include astragalin, cauloside B, echinocystic acid 3-O-arabinoside, isoquercetin, methyl hederagenin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| astragalin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cauloside B | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| echinocystic acid 3-O-arabinoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isoquercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl hederagenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nicotiflorin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rhamnocitrin 3-O-glucoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |