Aralia chinensis Chinese angelica tree (Araliaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Aralia chinensis
Chinese angelica tree
Deciduous shrub
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The Aralia chinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - China It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese angelica tree. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. elata.

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Latin Name:  Aralia chinensis
Common Name:  Chinese angelica tree
Family:  Araliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The bark is consideered to be slightly poisonous[218].

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Forests on rich well moistened soil[74].

Medicinal Information: The stem and root are anodyne and carminative[147, 218]. It is used as a warming painkilling herb in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis[238]. The root is also considered to be useful in the treatment of diabetes and dysmenorrhoea[218]. Some caution is advised since the bark is considered to be slightly poisonous[218]. The stembark is diuretic and sialagogue[218].

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