Today’s detox products contain mostly all natural herbs because these herbs have a proven track record of removing harmful toxins from the body.  The track record is not just from recent scientific testing but from their use over thousands of years in traditional medicine handed down from generation to generation.  One such herb is called Acanthopanax Senticosus.  It is native to northeastern Asia, China, Japan and Russia and is also known as Siberian Ginseng.  As used in traditional Chinese medicine it is known as ci wi jia.  This herb is culled from a small, woody shrub and has a wide range of health benefits. It has been used to treat insomnia, headaches and poor appetite.

Acanthopanax Senticosus has also demonstrated to be used as an anti-inflammatory agent and to increase the productivity of the body’s immune system.  It aids in fighting bacteria and fending off viruses. This is where it is most helpful in detox products.  A healthy immune system is vital to removing harmful toxins and unwanted metabolites like those left behind after using THC or other drugs.  By removing these unwanted metabolites you can be sure that you can pass a drug test.  It is used in Chinese medicine to aid with kidney function and to strengthen the spleen, two of our organs essential to detoxifying our bodies from harmful toxins that can build up in our bodies over time.

Acanthopanax Senticosus is also recommended for increasing endurance and improving memory. A multifunctional herb, Acanthopanax Senticosus is helpful in dealing with certain types of sexual dysfunctions, fighting the aging process, increasing white blood cell growth after radiation treatments for cancer and reducing the symptoms associated with anxiety disorders.  So before going to your doctor for a prescription of chemicals to treat certain problems, ask your physician about natural remedies for your ailments.