Aralia elata - Cardio Endurance Champion
Aralia elata Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about the cardio endurance champion? Aralia herbal extract, also called Angelica tree and Ci long Ya, is an adaptogenic heart health herb. Check out these resources from our site or scroll down to find answers to common questions. If you have more questions, reach out!
Do you sell Aralia elata?
Yes! You can order it as an extract from our online store. It is sold as an individual herbal extract and as one of five heart health herbal extracts in CardiAce Heart Health Support Kits.
What other names does Aralia elata go by?
Aralia is also known as Angelica tree, Cong mu, and tara-no-ki.
Other common names used to describe the plant include Chinese Angelica tree, Japanese Angelica tree, Korean Angelica tree, Devil’s walking stick, Hercules club, Dureupnamu, Ci Long Ya, and Song Mu.
Is Aralia elata known for cardio endurance?
It’s known for supporting increased blood flow in the cardiovascular system and helping to improve cardiac performance and output.
This all-natural heart health herbal extract has the potential to support vascular health, bolster mitochondrial energy, support improved cardiac stress tolerance, protect against free radical damage, and support healthy heart function.
What heart health support does it provide?
The root, stem and bark of the Aralia plant are processed to make Aralia elata herbal extract. Aralia has traditionally been used to provide it is used to treat joint stiffness, soreness of the waist and knees, traumatic injury, lumps, abscess and other diseases. The contemporary applications of Aralia elata in officinal medicine result primarily from a large number of pharmacological and clinical investigations carried out in the former USSR in the mid-20th century.
Soviet pharmacological research has demonstrated that Aralia elata can support improved physical performance and provide a stress-reduction benefit against a variety of detrimental conditions, such as low air pressure, UV radiation, immobilization, and cold stress. The phytoadaptogen influences affect blood coagulation, the metabolic syndrome (including hypolipidemic and anti-diabetic effects), and the central neurological, reproductive, immunological, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems. Aralia elata has unique characteristics in addition to the usual adaptogen traits, such as cardioprotective and antiarrhythmic properties.
This herbal extract contains flavonoid and saponin constituents that can help improve blood cholesterol levels. These constituents help create a balance in cholesterol levels and protect the endothelial cells of the vascular system. Peroxidation of cholesterol leads to vascular plaques. Plaque buildup in the blood and body tissues can increase the effort needed to circulate blood. Aralia extract, used regularly, can help lower cholesterol and triglycerides levels and improve blood flow to all the major organs.
What makes Aralia elata the cardio endurance champion?
Aralia contains flavonoids and triterpene saponins that support cardiovascular health and help maintain healthy heart rhythm and healthy blood pressure. Aralia supports a healthy cardiovascular system at a cellular level. It promotes healthy heart muscle and can help improve the health of the cells lining arteries, veins, and capillaries.
Aralosides, notable triterpenoid saponins found in Aralia elata, have been reported to attenuate foam cell formation and reduce atherosclerosis. The tri and di-terpenes in Aralia extract also seem to improve blood circulation and affect blood flow from the heart improving overall circulation.
Taking Aralia extract frequently for 10 weeks may improve the health of blood vessels and ultimately lower blood pressure. Studies have concluded that Aralia can improve cardiac capacity. Study participants who consumed Aralia regularly reported improved cardiovascular functions during exercise.
Can it help with digestion?
Araloside A, a triterpenoid saponin found in Aralia extract, is thought to have anti-ulcer activity. It can help moderate gastric secretion. Aralia extract also helps with stomach spams and can improve digestion by supporting the health of the liver and spleen.
What other support can it provide?
The extract has also been shown to have anti-aging properties that can prevent cell degradation due to excessive heat and exposure to ultraviolet light. Aralia’s unique terpenes can help modulate the SIRT1 gene (the aging gene). It may help improve metabolism, reduce inflammation, and provide neuroprotection, effectively slowing aging.
What are its anti-inflammatory activities?
Aralia benefits include effective support for acute and chronic inflammatory conditions. Among its significant anti-inflammatory properties is the ability to regulate inflammasome production, which attenuates inflammation at the source.
Is Aralia elata an adaptogen?
Yes. A literature review of Aralia elata scientific studies suggests that it has adaptogenic properties. It may help protect the body from physical, mental, and emotional stressors. Aralia has the unique quality of being an adaptogen with specificity to the heart.
In addition to cardio endurance, what are its traditional uses?
Aralia is highly sought after for its food value, the young shoots being rich in vitamins, minerals, and calories. Roots, bark, stems, and leaves of Aralia are traditionally used to treat joint pain, soreness of the waist and knees, bruises, lumps, abscess, and carbuncles.
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it is thought to strengthen the qi of the heart. The herb is described as sweet and warming to the spleen and lungs. It is considered a tonic for both the digestive and immune systems. It is also described as warming the muscles and strengthening the striae. This can help to invigorate qi.
In Ayurveda, Aralia extract supports detoxification pathways, muscular energy, and modulation of the body’s immune response. It is believed to be anti-allergenic, anti-inflammatory, and supportive of the organs by maintaining healthy blood flow. It is highly revered in India, and preparations are used as a cardiotonic. Traditional uses also include strengthening and nourishing the heart and supporting the proper function of the colon, lungs, liver, and spleen. The benefits of Aralia are thought to include rejuvenation of vascular system and the major organs.
What does Aralia extract taste like?
It has a pleasant, slightly tangy, mildly woody, and lightly sweet taste.
How is Aralia extract consumed?
Consume 500 to 1500 milligrams of extract per day. Mix it into your non-dairy drink of choice. For example, add 1-1.5 grams to a large mug of tea, or dissolve 1/2 gram into 8oz of hot water. Drink 2-3 times a day. Also, 30 minutes before exercise is a great time to use a serving.
How did you choose your Aralia supplier?
For each of the products we sell, company owner Michael Van der Linden and members of our team do substantial research, visit the source, and meet with the collectors and processors personally. We back up our faith in our source and our processors with testing.
Is Aralia in CardiAce Heart Health Kits for cardio endurance?
Aralia elata is one of five herbal extracts included in Linden Botanicals CardiAce Heart Health Support Kits. The other four herbal extracts are Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), Cistanche, Astragalus, and Salvia miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen).
CardiAce Kits are a synergistic collection of these five time-tested heart health herbal supplements. The kits are designed to support vascular health and healthy heart function, bolster mitochondrial energy, improve cardiac stress tolerance, and protect against free radical damage. Kits come in two sizes: 100g (~50 servings) and 250g (~125 servings).
Can you describe the Aralia plant?
Angelia Tree is a deciduous multi-stemmed large shrub or small tree in the Araliaceae family (the same family as ginseng). This plant can be found in the wild,= in eastern Asia, where it grows up to 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide. This plant has 2-4 foot long tripinnately compound leaves with up to 80 leaflets (3″ to 5.5″ in. leaflets with toothed to smooth margins).
Aralia elata develops 12 to 18 in. white to cream panicles of flowers that are wider than they are tall. It blooms from late July to August. The fruit is a drupe, purple to black in color. The fruits first appear in summer and ripen by fall.
The young leaf shoots are collected as food. The fruits taste delightful and can be used to make juice, fruit leather, jellies, etc. However, each fruit has several small seeds. Eating the fruit directly is less enjoyable as a result.
Does Aralia elata contain caffeine?
No.
Does it have any side effects?
Aralia may interact with prescription drugs used to treat heart disease. If you are taking medication for a heart condition, talk to your healthcare provider before taking Aralia extract.
