Sun Eleuthero Extract

A plant of the Araliaceae family, the same family as ginseng. In herbal medicine, it is called "Shigoka" and has been used mainly for nourishing and tonic purposes.

Eleuthero (scientific name: Acanthopanax senticosus), a member of the Araliaceae family, shares the same lineage as ginseng and other well-known wild vegetables like Udo and Taranoki.

In traditional herbal medicine, it’s called "Shigoka" and has been used mainly for nourishing and tonic purposes.In Japan, it has been called EZO-UKOGI because it grows wild in Ezo (Ezo: the ancient name for Hokkaido).

In English-speaking countries, however, it’s known colloquially as Siberian Ginseng and Devil's shrub, Eleuthero Ginseng grows naturally in the eastern part of Hokkaido, including Tokachi, Obihiro, Kitami, and Abashiri in Japan; in the northeastern part of China, including Heilongjiang and Jilin provinces; and in Russia, including Sakhalin and the Amur River basin in Eastern Siberia, in the cooler climates of East Asia.

This hardy, deciduous shrub grows 2 to 3 meters high, with spiny brands and an extensive root system. Its roots, stems, and branches are rich in active compounds—over 16, including triterpenoid glycosides and eleutheroside E. Other significant ingredients include lignans like Sesamin, phenolic compounds like eleutheroside B, coumarin compounds such as isofraxidine, sterols, chlorogenic acid, and vitamins A, B1, B2, and C.

With a history of use in China as "Shigoka" and in Russia as "Eleutherococcus," eleuthero has long been valued for supporting overall well-being. Sun Chlorella’s eleuthero products contain pure Araliaceae plant ingredients, without any added coating agents, so you receive the raw benefits of this powerful plant.