Aralia Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Aralia is the Aralia elata tree, also known as the Japanese angelica tree. Native to Japan, China, Korea and eastern Russia, aralia is a small tree or shrub. Aralia’s roots, bark and flowers are traditionally used in herbal medicine and for making herbal tea.^1,2

Aralia Health Uses and Health Benefits

Aralia’s primary health benefits include being a natural remedy for a number of mental and emotional conditions as it helps work on the nervous system. Aralia extracts and herbal teas can help address issues like chronic fatigue, depression, stress and anxiety. Aralia can also help boost mood, memory and overall vitality. It’s also used to alleviate headaches and to ease liver and urinary tract disease symptoms.² 

References

1. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=276610 
2. https://www.herbs2020.com/herbs/herbs_aralia.htm