The Story How to Use Experience Eleuthero: Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim. Why Eleuthero root? Eleuthero, commonly called devil’s shrub, or touch-me-not, leads one to believe this may be an herb to avoid…quite the opposite is true! Eleuthero can be used in your herbal apothecary for a variety of wellness supports. Eleuthero can support a healthy immune system and promote healthy athletic performance. Quality Assured: Our certified organic eleuthero root is responsibly sourced from China. This herb is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth and grown without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides. Our experts here at the Apothecary Shoppe personally evaluate every herb through taste, touch, and smell to assure that you are receiving the best botanicals suitable for use. This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Formula: ELEUTHERO TEA: Eleuthero Eleutherococcus senticosus: 1 teaspoon Licorice root Glycyrrhiza glabra: 1/4 teaspoon (about a pinch!) Filtered water: 1 cup Place your herbs into a ceramic or glass teapot. Bring the water to a boil. Do not use an aluminum pot. Turn off the heat and pour the water over the herb. Cover the pot and let steep up to five minutes. Strain the tea in a non-aluminum strainer and then drink. Use immediately. Do not store. Honey, lemon, or milk can be added, although milk tends to mask the delicate flavors. Do not use honey with infants younger than one year old as there have been reports of botulism spores in honey and this can be fatal in infants. Benefits: Eleuthero root supports a healthy immune system and has the potential to increase healthy athletic performance. Cautions and Contraindications: Eleuthero is contraindicated for use with high blood pressure. Eleuthero can cause palpitations, tachycardia, and hypertension. It should be used with caution with patients who have known cardiovascular disorders (e.g., atherosclerotic or rheumatic heart disease). It can also cause headache and pericardial pain in patients with rheumatic heart disease. Women with hormone-sensitive conditions should also avoid use. Eleuthero might have estrogenic effects. Some of these conditions include: Breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. In addition, eleuthero might worsen hypertension, myocardial infarction, and psychiatric conditions like hysteria, mania, and schizophrenia. There is insufficient information about use during pregnancy and while breast- feeding; avoid use. This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
