Eleutherococcus senticosus can be found in the monographs of Health Canada which recognizes its use as a tonic in phytotherapy to help relieve general debility and/or to aid during convalescence (Bradley 2006; ESCOP 2003; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Mills and Bone 2000).

It is also used to help improve mental and/or physical performance after periods of mental and/or physical exertion (Bradley 2006; ESCOP 2003; Hoffman 2003; Mills and Bone 2000).