Siberian ginseng
- Condition
- ME/CFS
- At worst
- Not stated
- Ill for
- Not stated
- Published
- Feb 2016
Summary
Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus) was taken as part of a Chinese herbal formula alongside astragalus, with no specific dose stated. No detail is given on how long she had been ill or how severe her ME/CFS was. She reported "I love Siberian ginseng... it's helped," describing improved capacity and reduced post-exertional malaise while using the formula. No information is given on how long she had been taking it or whether the benefit has continued.
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