Botanical name: Eleutherococcus senticosus

Common names: Siberian ginseng, Devil's shrub, Acanthopanax senticosus, shigoka, ciwujia, kan jang

Eleuthero is best known as being an adaptogen. It was used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as Korean and Russian folk medicine, to prevent colds and flu and to increase energy, longevity, and vitality. It is often made into a tea or extract. The taste is pungent and slightly bitter. The powder can be added to soups, smoothies, or tea, or capsuled if preferred.