Spiny eleuterococus

(Eleuterococcus senticosus). The root is used. It contains vitamins: Ђ?, ‚1?, ‘?, D, …, F, G, coumarins, flavonoids, volatile oil, wax, resin. It stabilizes immune system during the period of recovery after severe infections, increases bactericidal activity of blood serum, absorption and digestive ability of white blood cells, it improves basic metabolism and normalizes carbohydrate metabolism. It has a tonic effect, increases blood pressure, stimulates mental capability, visual acuity, adaptive ability of body in extreme situations, reduces stress reactions. It is used for physical and mental fatigue, general body weakness, sexual function weakening, hypotension. It is indicated for fatigue, overtraining, stress, memory impairment, reduction of mental alertness, after long-term use of antibiotics, a diet with insufficient quantity of minerals, vitamins and proteins, anemia, seasonal need in tonics, sexual function weakening.