Aralia elata - aralia

Aralia elata - aralia

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18 €with VAT
16,07 € without VAT
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SKU:
AD19164
Weight:
2 kg
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  • Tall aralia (Aralia elata), Prodana šlíná in Czech, is a shrub or smaller tree belonging to the family Araliaceae (Aralaceae), which includes a total of 68 different plants. 
  • Grows to a height of 5m, due to the composition of the soil in certain areas up to 10m. 
  • It occurs naturally in East Asia and Russia. 
  • It was imported to USA, UK. 
  • It can be part of the ecosystem at altitudes of up to 2700 m. 
  • Its folded, dark green leaves, gray on the reverse side, can reach a length of up to 120 cm.  
  • As autumn approaches, the leaves turn yellow and then turn purple. 
  • Young plants have leaves only at the top, but gradually they are added and branch to the side. 
  • The bark of the tree is gray and thorny. 
  • It blooms in August with small yellow-white flowers, combined in the form of a panicle (grape-like inflorescence). 
  • The flowers can reach a length of up to 60 cm. Aralia in bloom can be used as an ornamental addition to floristic arrangements. 
  • The tree produces small, black, berries of approx. 6mm which are not edible. 
  • Young Aralia shoots are used in Chinese and Japanese cuisine cooked like asparagus or raw in salads. 
  • They are rich in carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins. 
  • Aralia elata is also used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. 
  • Thanks to the content of phenolic compounds, it is excellent for supporting detoxification processes, inhibiting oxidation, eliminating free radicals and microbial growth. 
  • The bark is mainly used as a medicinal agent. 
  • Aralia elata acts as an analgesic. 
  • It is prescribed against flatulence, rheumatoid arthralgia, diabetes, cough, jaundice, stomach ulcers and some types of cancer. 
  • In skin care, Aralia extracts are used in products for mature, demanding, dry and sun-damaged skin. 
  • They support its flexibility, strength and, thanks to the content of amino acids, stimulate the natural production of collagen. 
  • The leaves of Aralia elata are  a source of saponins that can be used for the production of cleaning cosmetics, personal hygiene and eco household cleaners.