Evidence supporting the use of: Eleuthero
For the body system: Adrenal Medulla

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Source of validity: Traditional
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Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus), also known as Siberian ginseng, has a long history of traditional use in Russian and Chinese medicine as an "adaptogen"—a substance believed to help the body resist stressors and promote overall resilience. Its use for supporting the adrenal system, including the adrenal medulla, is primarily rooted in this adaptogen concept, which predates modern scientific investigation. While some animal studies and limited human trials suggest eleuthero may influence stress hormones like cortisol and support general stress adaptation, there is minimal direct scientific evidence specifically linking eleuthero to the function of the adrenal medulla (the inner part of the adrenal gland responsible for producing adrenaline and noradrenaline). Most research has focused on general fatigue, immune function, or stress, not specifically adrenal medulla health or activity. Thus, its use for this purpose remains mostly traditional, with only modest scientific support for general stress adaptation and little to no direct evidence for adrenal medulla-specific effects.

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