Israel Itskovich Brekhman (20 November 1921–9 July 1994) was a Russian pharmacologist. He specialized in adaptogens, with a focus on Panax Ginseng and especially Siberian ginseng. Brekhman was highly awarded by both the Soviet Union and later by the Russian Federation for his research. He was a recipient of Order of Lenin. References Winston, David & Maimes, Steven. “ADAPTOGENS: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief,” Healing Arts Press, 2007. Contains a chapter on "History of Adaptogens" that discusses Brekhman's work with herbal adaptogens in Russia. 1921 births 1994 deaths Russian pharmacologists Soviet pharmacologists