Aralia elata
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Guys, what do you think about this plant, for gastritis and as an adaptogen?
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specifically a tincture of the roots of the plant, in alcohol
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the roots of Aralia elata are used to treat rheumatism, arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions
— https://earthpedia.earth.com/plant-encyclopedia/angiosperms/araliaceae/aralia-elata/The traditional Chinese medicine Aralia elata ... also known as Aralia mandshurica, has the effect of "tonifying Qi and calming the mind, strengthening the essence and tonifying the kidneys, and dispelling wind and invigorating blood circulation". It is used in the treatment of neurasthenia, Yang deficiency and Qi deficiency, kidney Qi deficiency, spleen Yang deficiency, water-dampness stagnation, thirst, and bruises.
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Aralia elata saponins are the main components for the pharmacological effects. From the perspective of modern pharmacological science, Aralia elata has a wide range of effects, including anti-myocardial ischaemia and alleviation of secondary myocardium ischemic reperfusion injury by regulating ionic homeostasis, anti-tumor activity by inhibiting proliferation, promoting apoptosis and enhancing immunity, hypoglycemia and lipid lowering effects by regulating glucose and lipid metabolism, and hepato-protective, neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory/analgesic effects.
— https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37916310/ -
Thank you! and from the point of view Ray Peat? I also read that it blocks histamine H2 receptors, helps with acid reflux and gastritis