ELEUTHERO (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
Benefits of Eleuthero for Horses
Eleuthero, the 'King of Adaptogens', builds resilience from the inside out - steadying stress, fuelling stamina, and strengthening immunity without burning out.
Please note this is a nutritional, functional food supplement and not veterinary medicine. For more on this see Dr Kellon's Horse Sense - Nutrition is not 'Alternative' Therapy.
Find Eleuthero in the EquiNatural range
An invaluable herb in our supplement support for horses, here’s where you’ll also find Eleuthero:
- BioCARE - natural antimicrobial/antibiotic support for equine immunity
- HarmonyTonic - gentle support for emotional loss & grief
- JSTTonic - natural support for connective tissue, navicular, and arthritic changes
- LymeCARE - lyme disease restoration programme
- StressTonic - for equine stress resilience, helping to rebalance the stress response
Feed Guide
💧Organic Eleuthero Tincture
Our human-grade, certified organic tinctures give you a ready-to-absorb potent source of phytonutrients at the highest-strength available, for immediate absorption straight into the bloodstream and to the body’s cells.
- Eleuthrococus senticosus
- Root
- Decocted 1:3 35%
- Organic Cultivated
~ Feed Guide - eleuthero tincture for horses
- 6ml/100kg bodyweight, daily in feed.
- ♻️ Our tinctures come in a heat-sealed, twin-neck, child-resistant HDPE plastic dosing bottle, complete with dosing chamber. *HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) plastic is 100% recyclable, and energy-efficient to produce. Safe for food/water storage, it reduces waste and emissions while resisting wear. A top sustainable choice to match the EquiNatural ethos.
🌿Organic Dried Eleuthero Herb
Grown, harvested and dried without the use of agri-chemicals, non-irradiated and GMO free - see our Quality page for Quality Management & Certification Documents.
- Eleuthrococus senticosus
- Root, Cut,
- Wild Harvested
- Origin China
~ Feed Guide - dried eleuthero root for horses
- 5g/100kg bodyweight per day, i.e. 25g for a 500kg horse.
- Want a scoop? You can add a scoop to your basket during checkout.
- ♻️Supplied in a 100% fully recylable, resealable, food-grade foil pouch for freshness.
Footnotes
- Laboratory tested for identification and compliance to the British and European Pharmacopoeia standards.
- Human grade.
- Please be aware that if you're purchasing our dried botanicals for human use, our dried range is cut to appropriate sizes for feeding to horses.
- ♻️ Eco Note: Our packaging is recyclable and refillable.
- 🧊 Storage Tip: Keep cool and dry.
Functional Nutritional Value
Constituents: Glycosides (eleutherosides A through G), polysaccharides, lignans, coumarins and triterpenoid saponins, minerals - calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, sodium, aluminium, barium, iron, strontium, boron, copper, zinc, manganese, and chromium.
Safety
- Pregnant or nursing mares - always seek veterinary advice before feeding.
- In general, eleuthero is free of side effects and can be taken for long periods.
Eleuthero in History & Tradition
If herbs held royal titles, eleuthero would wear the crown. Dubbed the King of Adaptogens , this hardy shrub from the ginseng family has been treasured across cultures for its uncanny ability to strengthen, steady, and restore.
Known in Traditional Chinese Medicine as ci wu jia , eleuthero has been used for centuries to strengthen qi, ease fatigue, and support weak tendons and ligaments. The great physician Li Shizhen praised it for slowing aging and bringing “happiness and vigor.” In Russia, it was prized for boosting stamina, sharpening focus, and helping the body fight infections.
Adaptogen extraordinaire
As a classic adaptogen, eleuthero helps the body resist stress - whether physical, emotional, or environmental. Think of it as an inner anchor: it doesn’t block the storm, but it helps you stand steadier through it. Herbalists often reach for it when exhaustion, irritability, and restless sleep show up hand-in-hand with stress.
Immune & energy ally
Eleuthero is also a powerful immunomodulator, bolstering white blood cell production and helping the body bounce back from illness or intensive training. Studies in Russia found it improved endurance, reduced fatigue, and sped up recovery - so much so that it was given to cosmonauts heading into space!
Despite its royal title, eleuthero isn’t flashy. It works steadily and quietly, helping regulate stress hormones, improve circulation, and even support heart and metabolic health. Its energy is warming, slightly bitter-sweet, and grounding - perfect for those feeling drained or unrooted.
Eleuthero trivia
- Once known as Siberian Ginseng , but renamed “ eleuthero ” to avoid confusion with true ginseng.
- Used by Russian Olympic athletes in the 1970s to enhance stamina without breaking doping rules.
- Nicknamed “ci wu jia” in China, it was traditionally prescribed for hernias, weak ligaments, and aging.
- Was so prized for resilience that it earned a place in the cosmonauts’ space medicine kit.
🌿 From ancient healers to outer space, eleuthero has always been about endurance.
