Siberian Ginseng Eleutherococcus senticosus - Acanthopanax senticosus, Acanthopanax asperatus, Eleutherococcus asperatus, Hedera senticosa

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Botanical Name:

Eleutherococcus senticosus

Family:

Araliaceae

Genus:

Eleutherococcus

Species:

senticosus

Common Name:

Siberian Ginseng

Seeds Per Pound:
65,200
Quantity:
7.49 lb
Germination:
60%
Germination Test Type:
TZ
Purity:
99%
Height:
5-6 feet
Collection Locale:
Belgium
Crop Year:
2023
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
3
In Stock: 7.49 lb
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  • Eleutherococcus senticosus

Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours.
Stratification: warm stratify for 6 months, cold stratify for 30 days.
Germination: seed may start to germinate in cold strat., sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* Siberian ginseng is a powerful tonic herb with an impressive range of health benefits. Unlike many herbs with a medicinal use, it is more useful for maintaining good health rather than treating ill health.
* Research has shown that it stimulates resistance to stress and so it is now widely used as a tonic in times of stress and pressure. This plant is a very commonly used folk treatment in China and Russia where it is used as a ginseng substitute. It is a pungent bitter-sweet warming herb that is said to be stronger in its action than ginseng. Regular use is said to restore vigour, improve the memory and increase longevity.
* It has also been used to combat radiation sickness and exposure to toxic chemicals. This herb is not prescribed for children, and should not be used for more than 3 weeks at one time. Caffeine should not be taken when using this herb.
* The roots are harvested in the autumn and dried for later use. more...
* Eleutherococcus senticosus (formerly Acanthopanax senticosus ) is a species of small, woody shrub in the family Araliaceae native to Northeastern Asia . It is commonly called eleuthero , and was previously marketed in the United States as Siberian Ginseng as it has similar herbal properties to those of Panax ginseng . more...
* Shrub from Northeast China, the root has been used for centuries in China and Russia to restore vigor, increase longevity, help with memory, and help the body to deal with stress.
Usda description:
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