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Source of validity: Traditional
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Eleutherococcus senticosus, commonly known as Siberian ginseng, has a long tradition of use in Russian and Chinese herbal medicine as an "adaptogen"—a substance believed to help the body resist physical, environmental, and emotional stressors. Its association with "adrenal fatigue" is primarily rooted in this adaptogenic concept. The term "adrenal fatigue" itself is not recognized as a medical diagnosis in conventional medicine, but rather is a popular term used in alternative health circles to describe nonspecific symptoms like fatigue, body aches, and nervousness, thought to result from chronic stress and supposed adrenal "exhaustion."

Historically, Eleutherococcus was used in Russia in the 20th century to enhance stamina and resilience among athletes and workers, and it was thought to support the body’s stress response, including the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. However, scientific studies on Eleutherococcus senticosus have mostly focused on general stress adaptation, immune function, and fatigue, rather than specifically on adrenal gland function or "adrenal fatigue." The evidence supporting its adaptogenic effects in humans is mixed, with some small-scale studies suggesting modest benefits in reducing fatigue and improving well-being, but overall the data are limited and not specific to "adrenal fatigue." Thus, its use for this condition is supported more by tradition and extrapolation from general adaptogen research than by direct scientific validation.

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