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Chinese angelica-tree

Aralia elata var. elata · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (18 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Chinese angelica-tree, scientifically known as Aralia elata var. elata, is a perennial medicinal shrub native to East Asia. Renowned in traditional medicine, it contains bioactive compounds valued for their anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic properties. Often used to support immune health and vitality, this versatile plant remains a significant botanical resource.

Family
Araliaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Root · Leaf
Common names
Chinese Angelica-Tree · Japanese Angelica-Tree · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Aralia Elata Var. Rotundata · Aralia Subcapitata · 24 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Aralia elata var. elata

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

German:

  • japanische Aralie

French:

  • angélique en arbre du Japon

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, Aralia elaata var. elata, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, falling within the order Apiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Araliaceae and the genus Aralia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Apiales
Family Araliaceae
Genus Aralia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented in Denmark and Sweden. It is also found within the island territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species extends its range into Austria. These locations collectively define the known environmental footprint of this medicinal variety.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Germany
Middle Europe Switzerland
Eastern Europe Baltic States
China China South-Central
China China North-Central

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Aralia elata var. elata has 3 reported plant parts identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root, leaf, stem.

Plant parts reported in Aralia elata var. elata
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Root 4 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Root

  1. Drug design, development and therapy
  2. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
  3. Natural product letters
  4. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Leaf

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Stem

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Chemicals

Aralia elata var. elata has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Araloside A, OLEANOLIC ACID, Stipuleanoside R2, Taibaienoside I, Taibaienoside II.

Chemicals reported in Aralia elata var. elata
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Araloside A 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
OLEANOLIC ACID 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stipuleanoside R2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Taibaienoside I 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Taibaienoside II 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Taibaienoside III 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Araloside A

  1. Drug design, development and therapy
  2. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

OLEANOLIC ACID

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Stipuleanoside R2

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Taibaienoside I

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Taibaienoside II

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Taibaienoside III

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Activities

Aralia elata var. elata has 2 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective.

Activities reported in Aralia elata var. elata
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hepatoprotective 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Drug design, development and therapy

Hepatoprotective

  1. Drug design, development and therapy

Preparations

Aralia elata var. elata has 4 reported preparations identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include methanol extract, root bark, root bark extract, total saponins (TSAT).

Preparations reported for Aralia elata var. elata
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Methanol extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root bark 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Root bark extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Total saponins (tsat) 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Methanol extract

  1. Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica

Root bark

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Root bark extract

  1. Drug design, development and therapy

Total saponins (tsat)

  1. Drug design, development and therapy