سائبیرین جنسنگ · Eleutherococcus senticosus
Weak evidence
A different plant from ginseng, sold under a borrowed name, with weak evidence.
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A shrub from north-east Asia, unrelated to Panax ginseng despite the marketing name.
Studied mainly for fatigue and endurance with inconsistent results. Very little evidence in depression or anxiety. Much of its reputation comes from Soviet-era research that would not meet modern standards.
Studies used roughly 300 to 1,200 mg daily of extract.
Recorded because a person who has decided to try something will find a number somewhere, and a forum's number is worse than a trial's. It is not a recommendation, and the right amount for you depends on things only a doctor who knows your history can weigh.
Can raise blood pressure and cause insomnia. Interacts with digoxin, and with diabetes and blood pressure medicines. Avoid in pregnancy.
Uncommon alone; usually found inside imported energy blends.
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