Eucommia ~ Du Zhong ~ Eucommia ulmoides

Eucommia/Du Zhong

Latin name: Eucommia ulmoides

Family: Eucommiaceae

Part used: bark

Habitat: northern and western China

Main constituents: chlorogenic acid, acubin, ajugoside, reptoside

Energetics: warm, sweet, slightly spicy

Main herbal actions: liver and kidney tonic, blood pressure regulator, strengthens bones

Minor herbal actions: cardiovascular, antihepatotoxic, sedative, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, stifles food craving, analgesic

Main medicinal uses: articular pains, excessive perspiration, rheumatism, high blood pressure

Minor medicinal uses: urinary incontinence

Preparations: fried; capsules: 10-15 g qd

Contraindications: yin deficiency with heat

Toxicity: unknown

Sources: http://herb.nu/euconu.html; http://www.botany.ubc.ca/arboretum/UBC083.HTM

One of greatest longevity tonics of TCM.

Widely used for hypertension, diabtes, weight mnagement

HBP- Eucommia bark tea