The efficacy and function of Aralia spinulosa

Aralia serrata is a medicinal material that can treat many diseases. If consumed scientifically and healthily, it can bring great benefits to our physical health and disease treatment. Now let’s take a closer look at the effects and eating methods of Aralia spicata.

【English name】 bark of Spinyleaf Aralia

[Other names] Bird does not stand, Chicken Cloud Wood, Eagle does not scratch, Thunder God Wood

[Source] Medicinal material source: The root of Aralia serrata, a plant of the Araliaceae family.

【Original form】 Shrub, 2-3m high. The branches are sparsely covered with numerous thorns of varying lengths, which are flat, 1-10mm long, and swollen at the base. Stipules and petioles fused at base, free part at apex tapered, ciliated; leaves large, 40-70cm long, bipinnate; pinnae 20-30cm long, with 5-9 leaflets, leaflets thin papery or nearly membranous, oblong-ovate or elliptical, 7-12cm long, 3-6cm wide, apex acuminate or long acuminate, base rounded, sometimes slightly skewed, with sparse small spines and prickles on upper veins, densely on lower side, with serrated edges; lateral veins 5-7 pairs. Umbel has many flowers, about 2.5cm in diameter; peduncle 1-6cm long, with thorns and bristles; pedicels 8-15mm, densely covered with prickles; bracts oblong, 3-6mm long, glabrous; calyx tube edge with 5 small teeth, triangular; flowers light green white, 5 petals, ovate-triangular, about 1.5mm long; 5 stamens, slender filaments, 5-chambered ovary, 5 styles, separate. The drupe is ovoid, berry-like, dark brown, with 5 edges, about 5 mm long, and the style is persistent. The flowering period is from August to October, and the fruiting period is from October to December.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: Grown on hillsides below 1000m above sea level or in sunny places at the edge of forests.

【Chemical composition】 The root contains araloside H, J, A, araloside A methyl ester, and chikuset-susaponin Ib and IV[1].

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; neutral

【Functions and indications】 Dispel wind and dampness; promote blood circulation and stop bleeding. It is mainly used for rheumatic bone pain, dizziness and headache, bruises, fractures, hematemesis, metrorrhagia and snake bites.

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 9-15g; or soak in wine. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash it for application.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Wood and Herbal Outline": Root: has the function of bone-strengthening and detoxification. Used for dizziness, headache, vomiting blood, metrorrhagia, rheumatism, and bruises.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Therefore, through the detailed introduction of the traditional Chinese medicine Aralia spicata in the above article, it is not difficult to find that Aralia spicata has many effects and functions, and its effect in health care is still very good.