Eleutherococcus Giraldii vs Nhan Sam Vietnam

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Eleutherococcus Giraldii

Eleutherococcus giraldii

Adaptogen

Panax vietnamensis

Adaptogen

Eleutherococcus Giraldii

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Nhan Sam Vietnam

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Chinese adaptogenic shrub related to Siberian ginseng; bark used in TCM for musculoskeletal conditions, fatigue, and as an immune tonic.

The most valuable Vietnamese medicinal herb, grown only in the Ngoc Linh mountains, with highest ginsenoside content.

Active Compounds

eleutherosides, ciwujianosides, syringin, isofraxidin, polysaccharides

ginsenoside MR2, majonoside R2, ginsenoside Rb1, Rg1

Traditional Uses

Musculoskeletal conditions, Fatigue, Immune weakness, Dampness conditions

fatigue, immune weakness, cognitive decline, adaptogen

Modern Uses

Adaptogenic activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Immunomodulation, Antifatigue properties

adaptogenic, immunomodulatory, anti-stress, nootropic

Adult Dosage

9-15g dried bark daily; 500mg extract twice daily

200-400mg extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Hypertension

insomnia from excess, hormone-sensitive conditions

Side Effects

Mild digestive effects, Possible blood pressure changes

insomnia, palpitations

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E