Eleutherococcus trifoliatus

Physical Characteristics

Eleutherococcus trifoliatus is a deciduous Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[111, 177].

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic Infertility Nervine Tonic The root bark and stem bark contain triterpenoid saponinsand oleanolic acid[283].They are used in the treatment of rheumatism, lumbago, ostealgia and impotence[283]. The bark is also considered to be a stimulant and tonic for the central nervous system and to improve the memory[283]. The bark is collected in the summer and autumn, wrapped to bring out the aroma and then thoroughly dried[283]. The plant is used in the treatment of colds, coughs, neuralgia, rheumatism and water on the knee[218].

Known Hazards

None known