Evidence supporting the use of: Ginseng, Siberian
For the health condition: Concentration (poor)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus), also known as eleuthero, has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Russia and China, as a tonic to enhance stamina, reduce fatigue, and improve mental performance, including concentration. While it is often grouped with Panax ginseng, Siberian ginseng is botanically distinct. Traditional usage stems from reports that Siberian ginseng supports the body's resistance to stress and may aid mental clarity in stressful or fatiguing situations.

Scientific evidence for its effect on poor concentration is limited and mixed. Some small clinical trials and animal studies suggest potential benefits in improving cognitive function, mental performance, and attention, particularly under fatigue or stress. For example, a few randomized controlled trials have reported modest improvements in cognitive tasks and subjective feelings of well-being in healthy volunteers. However, these studies often suffer from methodological weaknesses, small sample sizes, and inconsistent results. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses conclude that while there may be some effect, the quality and quantity of the evidence is insufficient to firmly support Siberian ginseng's use for improving concentration.

In summary, Siberian ginseng is traditionally used to support concentration and mental performance, but current scientific validation for this use remains limited and not robustly established.

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