Gmelina Arborea vs Aralia Elata

Fast-growing deciduous tree of tropical Asia, one of the Dashamoola herbs in Ayurveda used as a tonic, diuretic, and treatment for various systemic conditions.

Deciduous tree native to East Asia used in Korean and Japanese traditional medicine as an adaptogenic tonic, anti-inflammatory, and blood sugar regulating herb.

gmelofuran, gmelin, iridoid glycosides, alkaloids

aralosides, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, flavonoids, polysaccharides

fever, tonic, diuretic, liver disorders, inflammation

fatigue, diabetes, rheumatism, liver disorders, anti-inflammatory

hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, tonic

adaptogen, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective

3–6g root powder or decoction daily

6–12g bark or root decoction daily or 300mg extract

pregnancy, allergy

pregnancy, hypoglycemic medications

mild nausea

nausea, hypoglycemia