Siberian ginseng, whose botanical name is Eleutherococcus senticosus, is not a true ginseng but has similar properties. Native to north-east Asia, particularly Russia and China, it belongs to the Araliaceae family. This shrub is valued for its adaptogenic qualities, helping to resist stress and boost vitality. Cultivated for its root, Siberian ginseng is used beyond nutraceuticals in Beverages and cosmetics for its anti-ageing properties, and as an adaptogen in herbal food supplements. Interestingly, it was used by Soviet athletes and cosmonauts to improve endurance and recovery.