Aralia root

Aralia is a tree belonging to a genus of plants with 35 species. It can grow to a height of about 15 meters and has a small number of branches and a trunk covered with thorns. The leaves of the plant are large, with long petioles, which gives it some resemblance to a palm tree. When talking about the plant, it is sometimes called - the Far Eastern palm. With the onset of autumn, the leaves acquire a yellow or red hue. The flowers are small, white with yellowness, form inflorescences, which are composed of several umbrellas in the form of panicles up to 45 cm long. The flowering time of the plant is midsummer, and the fruits on it ripen when autumn comes. The fruits are small, black, containing five seeds, each of which is protected by a stone.

The distribution area covers Australia, the Far East and North America. The plant can grow both separately from other trees and form small groups, occurring mainly on forest edges. The plant is characterized by a fairly high growth rate and a fast life cycle, and almost never reaches 25 years of age.

The amazing properties of the plant are its resistance to severe frosts, and also the fact that fungal diseases never develop on it. In addition, it is not susceptible to pest damage, with the exception of some types of slugs.

The root of the aralia, or as this plant is also called - the devil's tree, has pronounced medicinal properties. In addition to the roots, the leaves and bark are also used as raw materials for the production of medicines. The plant is collected and prepared in the spring season in April and May, and in the fall - from September to October. The roots of the Manchurian aralia are mainly used medicinally.

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Indications aralia root

Today, there are many clinical cases in which the use of aralia root can fully demonstrate its medicinal properties. The healing effect produced can be compared to the beneficial effect of ginseng root on the human body.

The tincture is recommended for use when there are neurasthenic reactions and asthenic conditions that manifest as a consequence of a traumatic brain injury. It can be useful in infectious diseases, post-influenza arachnoiditis, in cases where psychasthenia occurs as a result of prolonged emotional and physical stress. The indications also include cerebral atherosclerosis accompanied by complaints of a hypochondriacal nature. The use of this drug is justified in relation to patients diagnosed with schizophrenia for the treatment of asthenodepressive conditions of mild severity. The plant is also an effective remedy against erectile dysfunction and for the treatment of impotence.

Using tincture of aralia root two or three times a day for a month helps improve appetite, increase work capacity, and normalize sleep.

It also has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. According to the results of an oscillographic study, normalization of arterial pressure was revealed in patients with asthenic and asthenohypochondriac syndrome of varying severity according to the hypotonic type, which was reflected in the oscillographic indicators.

Possessing properties of a positive effect on the functioning of the endocrine organs, medicinal products based on the root of aralia can also show good results in the fight against skin diseases.

Thus, the use of aralia root in medicine is distinguished by a fairly wide range of possible uses for medicinal purposes and is effective in many disorders of the healthy functioning of the human body.

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Use aralia root during pregnancy

According to current medical recommendations, the use of the drug should be avoided by a woman preparing to become a mother, as well as during the period of time after the birth of the baby, during which she is breastfeeding. The question of whether it is possible to use the root of aralia during pregnancy should be discussed during a woman's consultation with her attending gynecologist.

On the one hand, since the aralia root is distinguished by its content of vitamin B2, which is necessary for the embryo, and subsequently the fetus, to grow and develop normally, medicinal preparations created on the basis of the aralia root could replenish the female body's need for riboflavin during pregnancy. In addition, this drug has tonic properties and helps prevent excessive fatigue, both mental and physical. This is becoming relevant due to the fact that the female body, in which a new life grows and develops, is subject to a large expenditure of energy, which is often associated with a significant decline in strength. The plant also has a beneficial effect, consisting in resisting stress, and pregnancy, as is known, is an almost continuously lasting stressful state until successful resolution by childbirth.

However, with all the above-mentioned advantages of using preparations based on the root of aralia, one should not forget that they bring the central nervous system into a state of excitation, which can become a factor that adversely affects the intrauterine development of the child. It should also be noted that the plant can prevent such postpartum recovery processes in the female body as involution of the genitals. During them, there is a gradual return of the uterus and vagina to the state in which they were before pregnancy and childbirth.

Use during pregnancy therefore requires careful weighing of the pros and cons so that the degree of its usefulness and the beneficial effect it produces outweighs the possibility of causing negative consequences for the health of the mother and child.

Contraindications

Contraindications for use are substantiated based on the medical history of each individual patient, the state of the cardiovascular system and individual features of the functioning of the central nervous system, the possible presence of a number of diseases in chronic form. The use of this remedy is permitted only after consultation and on the recommendation of a qualified medical specialist.

Those who have hypertension, arterial hypertension, hyperkinesis, a nervous system characterized by a persistent tendency to increased excitability, epileptic conditions, and sleep disorders should refrain from using preparations based on the root of Aralia. You should not take tinctures and decoctions from the root of Aralia a short time before going to bed, as this can lead to difficulty falling asleep and insomnia. Preparations from the root of Aralia are excluded from the list of acceptable drugs for people who have an individual intolerance to its components.

The plant does not contain substances that can cause intoxication of the body, and if used correctly, the likelihood of significant side effects is low, but it is not recommended to make an independent decision about its use for medicinal purposes. A course of treatment using drugs containing it can only be started after consultation with the attending physician.

In order for the treatment to be effective and not lead to the emergence of all sorts of accompanying complications and side effects instead of improving health, it is necessary to carefully weigh all the pros and cons of using this remedy, including taking into account all existing contraindications for use.

Side effects aralia root

Side effects include possible allergic reactions, insomnia, increased heart rate and increased blood pressure, as well as the appearance of a state of euphoria.

The use of tincture from the root of aralia over a long period of time leads to the possibility of developing hypertension, which manifests itself in an increase in blood pressure.

The next side effect produced by the root is related to the time factor, namely: it is directly dependent on what time of day the drug is taken. So it is not recommended to take tincture of the root of Aralia in the evening, especially shortly before going to bed, since this can lead to a violation of healthy sleep, cause insomnia.

The plant excites the central nervous system. This makes the use of medicines containing it unacceptable if a person has a tendency to increased nervous excitability; sleep disorders occur, manifested in the form of frequent insomnia; as well as with a persistent increase in blood pressure.

The plant is capable of causing a change in heart rate, leading to a decrease in the number of beats per minute to less than 60, which makes its use undesirable if there are any disturbances in the functioning of the cardiovascular system, as well as when there are feverish conditions and epilepsy.

When deciding to prescribe this drug, it is necessary to take into account what side effects of the aralia root can be caused in the body based on the general health condition and individual characteristics of each specific patient.

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Overdose

There are many confirmations and positive reviews about the beneficial effects of medical products made from medicinal raw materials from the root of aralia. However, in order for the use of this drug for medicinal purposes to have a positive effect and the practical benefits from it are not nullified by the concomitant occurrence of all sorts of side effects, it is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations of medical specialists and be guided by the prescription requirements for the doses of the drug. So, tincture of aralia root is taken orally twice a day - after the morning meal, and then closer to the middle of the day, for two weeks to one month. Children over 12 years old and adults are prescribed 30 to 40 drops at a time.

An overdose may be indicated by the occurrence of such negative phenomena as increased blood pressure, a state of excessive excitation of the central nervous system, sleep disorders. In some cases, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness are possible. Exceeding the permissible dosage of the drug is associated with an increased possibility of side effects manifested in the occurrence of nausea, vomiting, nosebleeds, as well as the development of hypoglycemia. The presence of any of these phenomena necessitates the refusal to continue the treatment course, and if such symptoms do not pass, it requires mandatory consultation with a doctor for the appointment of symptomatic treatment.

As the ancients used to say: "metron ariston", which means - everything should be in moderation. This statement is especially true in relation to pharmacological drugs, because their uncontrolled use and, as a result, overdose can lead to the emergence of, often quite serious, disturbances in the functioning of the human body.

Special instructions

Roots of Manchurian Aralia

Aralia Manchuriana is a small tree, reaching a height of 3 to 5 meters. The leaves, located at the top of the trunk, are bipinnate, have long petioles and look together like a dense whorl. In the center between them is an inflorescence, which is a spreading complex panicle, on the branches of which there are simple umbrella flowers of a white-yellowish color. The fruit is a blue-black berry-like drupe, which contains 5 seeds.

The plant is widespread in the Far East, North-Eastern China, Korea, Sakhalin Island and the islands located near it. You can meet this plant, which is popularly called the "devil's tree" because its trunk and leaves are covered with thorny thorns, in the undergrowth of deciduous and mixed forests, in clearings, clearings, etc. The tree usually grows in well-lit places, both separately from other trees and forming small groves.

The roots of Manchurian aralia are the main component used in the manufacture of medicines obtained from this tree. The chemical composition of the roots, and mainly in the bark covering them, contains triterpene glycosides represented by aralosides A, B, C, which are derivatives of oleanolic acid. The structure of their carbohydrate part is characterized by the predominance of araloside A, which, being an oleanolic acid trioside, contains arabinose, glucose, glucuronic acid, one residue of each of these substances. The roots are also distinguished by the presence of the alkaloid araline, trace elements, resins and essential oil.

Roots are harvested in the spring and autumn seasons. After the roots are dug up, they are carefully cleaned and washed, cut into pieces, and left to dry in special dryers, where the temperature is constantly maintained in the range of 50 to 60 degrees Celsius.

In order to meet the criteria for using the roots of Manchurian aralia in the manufacture of medicinal preparations, they should be light fibrous cylindrical pieces up to 3 cm in diameter, covered with a flaky cork of a gray-brown hue. Their bark should be thin and easily separated from the wood.

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Properties

The properties are manifested primarily in the provision of a strong tonic effect, in terms of intensity exceeding the effect of using ginseng root and eleutherococcus. The history of the discovery of such remarkable properties is connected with the fact that when searching for a plant with an effect similar to that produced by ginseng root, this tree from the Araliaceae family was discovered.

A distinctive feature of preparations created on the basis of raw materials from the root of aralia is that their use is not accompanied by significant changes in blood pressure. In addition, the plant is an effective means of helping to cope with the consequences of stressful situations.

Tincture of aralia root has proven itself as a drug that stimulates the functioning of the central nervous system and promotes the influx of strength and energy in conditions of increased fatigue during mental and physical activity.

The plant shows its medicinal properties as an effective remedy for diabetes, stomach diseases, colds, sleep disorders, insomnia. A decoction of the rhizome produces a general strengthening effect on the body.

Based on all of the above, we can conclude that the properties are such that the drugs made from it are useful and appropriate for use to restore health in many clinical cases. However, it should be borne in mind that when using the plant, there is a possibility of a number of negative consequences and side effects. Therefore, treatment with this drug should be started after consultation with a medical specialist.

Price

Name	Price (UAH)	Pharmacy	Address
Aralia tincture 50ml, Viola (Ukraine, Zaporozhye)	7.87	Mrs. Pharmacy	G. Kyiv, st. Bogdana Khmelnitsky, 14 (m. Teatralnaya)
Aralia tincture 50ml, Viola (Ukraine, Zaporozhye)	6.94	Mrs. Apteka - reservation service	Odessa, Panteleimonovskaya st., 21 (Novy Privoz)
Aralia tincture 50ml, Viola (Ukraine, Zaporozhye)	7.17	Mrs. Apteka - reservation service	Dnepropetrovsk, Monitornaya st., 2
Aralia tincture 50ml, Viola (Ukraine, Zaporozhye)	7.99	Mrs. Apteka - reservation service	G. Donetsk, st. Kuibysheva, 47
Aralia tincture 50ml, Viola (Ukraine, Zaporozhye)	7.17	Mrs. Apteka - reservation service	Zaporozhye, st. Ladozhskaya, 14
Aralia tincture 50ml, Viola (Ukraine, Zaporozhye)	8.00	Good Day Pharmacy	Kyiv, Maidan Nezalezhnosti 1, Globus shopping center
Aralia tincture 50ml, Viola	6.71	Pharmacy Ludmila-Pharm Co	Kyiv, Zodchikh st., 54 (terminal stop of tram #3)
Aralia tincture 50ml, Viola	5.15	Pharmacy Ludmila-Pharm Co	Address: Zhitomir, Mira Avenue, 37
Aralia tincture 50ml, Viola	5.98	Pharmacy Rosa+	G. Kyiv. st. Petropavlovskaya 50-B
Aralia tincture 50ml, Viola	7.30	Pharmacy Zholdifarm	G. Kyiv, st. Degtyarevskaya 12/7, metro station Lukyanovskaya
Aralia tincture 50 ml, Viola Pharm. factory Ukraine, Zaporozhye	6.07	Pharmacy "Recipes of Life" №3	Chernivtsi, street Glavnaya, 204-V

Reviews

This wonderful remedy really helped me out, I started using it at work when at some point I had a huge pile of things to do. I drank coffee in incredible quantities, which caused my blood pressure to jump and stomach problems. On the advice of a friend, I bought a bottle at the pharmacy, although I immediately had big doubts about how it could help. Here, in order not to fall off my feet, it’s time to consume adrenaline energy drinks. But I decided, what am I missing out on, and tried the tincture. A miracle happened. Just an incredible surge of energy, now even without coffee I have enough strength and vigor, I manage to do a lot of things during the day, and I don’t get tired at all. I recommend the plant to everyone, fortunately it is very inexpensive, and the effect is simply fantastic.

At work, I have to spend a lot of time in front of the computer screen. And over time, I began to notice that this, or its radiation, or from sitting in a closed room for a long time, caused problems with blood pressure, sometimes my heart suddenly starts pounding, and sometimes I feel so sleepy that I want to put matches under my eyelids. I dealt with the latter using the traditional method of all office workers, brewing myself the strongest tea. Why not coffee, I just like the taste of black tea better. But after some time, I began to think that such a stimulant, just like coffee, has a negative effect on the psyche due to the action of caffeine, I noticed that I could stare blankly at one point for some time, sometimes it was hard to concentrate. I searched the Internet for an alternative to caffeine. I began to look at folk remedies and herbal medicine. I came across reviews of the root of aralia. This seemingly inconspicuous remedy, a tincture in a small bottle, but it turns out that it helps to cope with fatigue, increases vitality and is beneficial for the nerves, while it does not lead to exhaustion of the central nervous system like coffee, tea or energy drinks. I was able to see all this for myself when I tried it. 30-40 drops twice a day - and I am like the Energizer bunny, I have enough strength for everything!

I, too, sometimes can't stand on my feet by the end of the day. Sometimes I have so much to do that I feel like a squeezed lemon. Headaches and high blood pressure are frequent guests for me. Sometimes I can't even fall asleep right away after a stressful day. They recommended taking tincture of aralia root before meals. Supposedly, not only does it tone well, normalize blood pressure, but it also helps fight insomnia. It seemed strange to me how a tonic effect can be combined with the fact that it helps you fall asleep. And then I experienced it myself that yes, it turns out that if you take it not immediately before going to bed, it has a wonderful effect.