"This herb is a member of the Ginseng family, araliaceae, like Panax ginseng, but has a different action than Panax. Panax is considered a digestive and 'chi' tonic, and Siberian Ginseng is considered the 'best of the adaptogens'. Panax is also warmer and more stimulating than Eleuthero. Panax is not traditionally recommended to be taken by young people under 40 for long periods (more than a week), because it may be too stimulating, but is a wonderful warming tonic for older people and can be taken on a regular basis.

Siberian Ginseng, on the other hand, can be taken regularly by both men and women of all ages. It is by far the best studied in this class of herbs, with the Russians leading the way in research. Twenty million Russian workers take "Eleuthero" (as it is called) every day ´ the treatments are sponsored by the government. In studies with thousands of people, Eleuthero preparations, when taken consistently, decrease sick days, increase productivity and learning, and combat fatigue. It modulates stress hormones through the "pituitary-adrenal" axis, helping the body to adapt to nonspecific stress and supporting adrenal function. It is good for blood-sugar regulation, jet lag, chronic tiredness, increased endurance, and whenever a person is under stress."