ADAPTOGEN - THE ELEUTEROCOCCUS PRICKLY (REVIEW OF LITERATURE)
Eleuterococcus known herb adaptogen. This plant became popular in recent years. In traditional medicine of the Far East the eleuterococcus is applied as excitant. Scientific research has revealed the antioxidant, toning nervous systems, adaptogen, cardioprotective, immunomodulatory, hepatoprotective and other properties of extracts of an eleuterococcus. The stimulating, adaptogenny properties of an eleuterococcus are widely used in sports medicine. Adaptogens have neuroprotective properties and are perspective at treatment of neurodegenerate diseases. Medicines of an eleuterococcus improve mental functions - attention, memory mental endurance, including at elderly patients. Anti-depressive properties of extracts of an eleuterococcus are revealed. All adaptogens, including an eleuterococcus have anti-proliferative, antineoplastic activity.