A Review of a medicinal and edible plant: Aralia elata (Miq.) Seem.

: Aralia elata (Miq.) Seem. (Araliaceae), which is the key point of this review, has served in the treatment of diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis in traditional folk medicine in East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Russia), also is a precious wild vegetable. This review aims to overview current research results related to Aralia elata (Miq.) Seem., with particular emphasis on chemical composition and biological activity. Search the existing research through the database, summarize and find that it has a certain therapeutic effect on a variety of chronic diseases such as: malignant tumors, cardiocerebrovascular disease, diabetes, and its complications, etc. Additionally, it is loved by people in East Asia due to its rich taste as a wild vegetable. In conclusion, it offers the possibility of developing innovative pharmacological drugs as well as health food. Thus, it is critical to prove its validity and clarify the exact action mechanisms that promote it as a pharmacological drug. This review is expected to provide direction for future research.