General Dosage
300-1200mg root extract daily, standardized to 0.8-1% eleutherosides
Maximum dose: 1200mg/day (Soviet research used up to 4g dried root)
Siberian Ginseng (Eleuthero) Dosage Guide
Evidence:Moderate
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 300-1200mg root extract daily, standardized to 0.8-1% eleutherosides
Timing: Morning and midday; avoid evening dosing • Take with food for best absorption.
Dosage by Condition
Endurance/stamina
800-1200mg extract dailyEmerging
Fatigue
300-400mg extract dailyModerate
Immune support
400mg extract dailyEmerging
General adaptation
300-400mg extract dailyModerate
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Endurance/stamina | 800-1200mg extract daily | Emerging |
| Fatigue | 300-400mg extract daily | Moderate |
| Immune support | 400mg extract daily | Emerging |
| General adaptation | 300-400mg extract daily | Moderate |
Upper limit: 1200mg/day (Soviet research used up to 4g dried root)
Timing & Absorption
Morning and midday; avoid evening dosing
Best taken with food for optimal absorption.
References
- RCTKuo J, Chen KW, Cheng IS, et al. (2010). The effect of eight weeks of supplementation with Eleutherococcus senticosus on endurance capacity and metabolism in human. Chinese Journal of Physiology. DOI PubMed
- ReviewBrekhman II, Dardymov IV (1969). New substances of plant origin which increase nonspecific resistance. Annual Review of Pharmacology. DOI PubMed