Traditional Medicine Cortex Eucommiae Du Zhong Eucommia Bark HerbEucommia Ulmoides tonifies the Liver and Kidneys strengthens the sinews and bones, and aids in the smooth flow of qi and blood. An important herb to strengthen the Kidneys. Commonly used for low sexual energy, weakness, and dizziness. Research has shown that it is effective in safely lowering blood pressure.
Eucommia ulmoides Oliv Dry bark. Peel it from April to June, scrape off the coarse skin, pile it up “sweating” until the endothelium is purplish brown, and dry it in the sun.
What is Eucommia Ulmoides?
Eucommia ulmoides are the barks of the Du Zhong tree. To conserve resources, local skinning is usually used. From Tomb Sweeping Day to Summer Solstice, plants with a growth of more than 15 to 20 years were selected. According to the size of medicinal materials, the bark was removed, and the rough skin was removed and dried in the sun. Place in a ventilated and dry place. The plant is distributed in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River and southern provinces. It’s cultivated in some places such as Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu and other places. The herb is mainly produced in Sichuan, Shaanxi, Hubei, Henan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Jiangxi, Gansu, Hunan, Guangxi and other places.
Active ingredients
(1)Gutta-Percha;Eucommia ulmoides, gin - senoside
(2)β- Sitosterol, carotene
(3)GPA; GP; PDG
Product Description
Pin Yin Name
Du Zhong
English Name
Eucommia ulmoides
Latin Name
Cortex Eucommiae
Botanical Name
Eucommia ulmoides Oliver
Other names
Eucommia, Eucommia bark, cortex Eucommiae, du Zhong, cortex Eucommiae
Appearance
Brown bark
Smell and Taste
Light smell, slightly bitter and a little sweet.
Specification
Whole, slices, powder (We can also extract if you need)
Part Used
Bark
Shelf life
2 Years
Storage
Store in cool and dry places; keep away from strong light