Paullinia Pinnata vs Aralia Elata

West African climbing plant used as a tonic and adaptogen for energy, fatigue, and as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory.

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

caffeine, theobromine, saponins, tannins, flavonoids

aralosides, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid, flavonoids, polysaccharides

Energy tonic, Fatigue management, Infections, Liver disorders

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

Adaptogenic properties, Antimicrobial activity, Anti-inflammatory effects, Hepatoprotective potential

adaptogen, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective

Leaf decoction: 1 cup twice daily

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

Pregnancy, Cardiac conditions, Stimulant medications

pregnancy, hypoglycemic medications

Stimulant effects, Possible tachycardia

nausea, hypoglycemia