Eleutherococcus senticosus - Not even a close rellie of Panax, Eleutherococcus was given the ‘ginseng’ tag because it has similar actions to Panax, or perhaps it’s easier to spell than Eleutherococcus. Siberian ginseng restores and strengthens the immune system while assisting the body to deal with stress. Emotionally it helps with mild depression. World class triathletes use Siberian ginseng in their training to improve endurance. Siberian ginseng helps the body defend against colds, flus and other infections. It is also good for helping recover from the effects of surgery, chemotherapy or any illness.