EleuthopowerTM (Ci Wu Jia Shen Wan, Ci Wu Jia Shen Pian,
刺五加参丸)
is a Chinese herbal supplement to help adapt to stress and support physical endurance, sleep, and focus.†
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What does it do?
From time to time, Do you feel burnout from work and daily life? Are you under stress? Do you have a
good sleep? Do you have a weak back?
EleuthopowerTM is an all natural Chinese herbal formula that may help us adapt to stress and
increase energy. It contains Eleuthero and Ginseng as two main ingredients along with other tonic Chinese herbs.
Eleuthero, originally grown in Siberia, has similar properties to Ginseng in traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in promoting Qi energy,
is often refered as Siberian Ginseng, a term currently outlawed in USA as the term "ginseng" is reserved only for true Ginseng -
the Panax species.
Eleuthero root is recognized in TCM to have several functions.
First, it tonifies the Spleen and Lung Qi energy to help recover from burnout and improve physical performance;†
Second, Eleuthero nourishes the Kidney and Jing essence to promote back and bone function;†
Third, it calms the Shen (Spirit) to soothe the mind and improve sleep and focus.†
Eleuthero is also known as an adaptogen that helps the body adapt to stress. Many studies have been conducted to
find its benefits in the term of modern biomedical sciences. Documented researches suggest that Eleuthero may
increase endurance, improve memory/learning, reduce inflammation, boost immunity, reduce side effects from chemotherapy
and radiotherapy.†1 For example, in one study, Eleutherosides B, an Eleuthero ingredient, is shown to
promote regeneration of neurons after their damage by Amyloid beta, a major pathological cause of Alzheimer's disease,
in culture.2
Ginseng is perhaps the best known Chinese herb. Ginseng root is a potent Qi-replenishing herb in TCM. Traditionally,
Chinese herbalists use Ginseng to restore vitality after major ailments. It also tonifies the Spleen and Lung, generates fluids.
Moreover, Ginseng calms the mind to help sleep and concentration.
The action of Eleuthero and Ginseng is enhanced by inclusion of several other tonic Chinese herbs in the EleuthopowerTM
formula as outlined below. The formulation is based on the principle of TCM.
• Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis root)
is a well known Chinese herb that both nourishes and moves the blood.
• Huang Qi (Astragalus root) is a key Chinese herb
that nourishes Qi and enhances the immune and digestive functions.
• Gou Qi Zi (Goji berry, wolfberry) nourishes the liver
and kidney. Goji berries have been advocated as a super fruit with many health benefits.
• Fu Ling (Poria) removes Dampness
but it also strengthens the digestive function.
• Chen Pi (Tangerine peel) moves Qi and strengthen digestion, expels dampness and transforms phlegm.
• Gan Cao (Licorice root)
tonifies Spleen and Qi and moderates the action of the other herbs.
• Bu Gu Zhi (Psoralea fruit)
tonifies the kidneys, strengthens the Yang energy, reserves the essence.
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Cautious Notes
1. For best result, avoid oily and spicy food while taking the product.
2. As the formula is warm, it is not suitable in use if one feels warm (or Yin insufficiency in TCM).
3. Consult your herbalist or physician before use if you are taking other medicines.
4. Discontinue use if any allergic reaction occurs.
5. Keep out of reach of children.
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References
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleutherococcus_senticosus
2. Tohda, C et al., Inhibitory Effects of Eleutherococcus senticosus Extracts on Amyloid
β(25-35)–Induced Neuritic Atrophy and Synaptic Loss. J Pharmacol Sci 107, 329 – 339 (2008)
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