| Aralia mandshurica Аралия маньчжурская |
- Manchurian Thorn Tree
- Distribution: Prymorye and Northern China
- Appearance: Tree like plant growing to 18 feet tall
with large thorns and very large leaves. Blooms in
5th year. Small white flowers. Fruit is spherical.
- Gathering Period: September & October
- Useable parts: Roots & Rhizomes
- Chemical Composition: Sapponins A,B,C,
Aralosides A,B & C
- Processing: Roots are air dried at low temperature
- Bitter taste but a powerful adaptogen