Herbs & Supplements

Acanthopanax senticosus Scientific Name: Eleuthero Other Names: Ci Wu Jia, Devil's Bush, Eleutherococcus senticosus, Russian Root, Shigoka, Siberian Ginseng, Taiga, Thorny Pepperbush, Touch-Me-Not, Wild Pepper What side effects should I watch for? Major Side Effects Individuals with heart disease who take eleuthero may experience a rapid heartbeat or high blood pressure. Long-term use (more than 2 months) of eleuthero has been associated with muscle spasms due to nerve inflammation. Therefore, taking eleuthero continuously for more than 2 months is not recommended. Less Severe Side Effects In studies involving humans, the most commonly reported side effects from eleuthero were: Anxiety Breast pain Drowsiness Headache << Back What interactions should I watch for? >>

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