Indications for Eucommia bark in Chinese medicine
- Weakness of tendons and bones
- Pain and lack of strength in lower back and knees
- Lumbago
- Weak legs
- Reduces high blood pressure (hypotensive)
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Improves circulatory system
- Stimulates the immune system
- Fatigue
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sciatica
- Fertility
- Miscarriage
Instructions for use and dosage
From 6g to 15g, standard 9g
1) Rinse herbs in cold water, break into pieces and place in a container that is not made of iron, aluminum or cast iron. Add 300ml cold water (spring or filtered water).
2) First soak the herbs in the water for 20 minutes.
3) Heat the pot (with the same water) over high heat until boiling. As soon as the water is boiling, turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
4) Pour the liquid obtained into another container or thermos flask.
5) Pour 200ml (or just enough water to cover the herbs) of spring water over the same herbs and heat again over high heat, then turn down to low heat as soon as the water is boiling.
6) Simmer for 20 minutes.
7) Pour the liquid obtained with that of the 1st decoction.
8) Drink the decoction hot or lukewarm in 2 batches, morning and afternoon.
The dosage given above (including the product sheet) and the type of decoction are for information only, and may not be suitable for you. Ask your practitioner for the dosage and type of decoction that’s right for you.
Contraindication:
– Eucommia bark is contraindicated for symptoms of heat or fire such as :
- Hot flashes
- Red cheekbones or complexion
- Dry mouth and throat day and night
- Night sweats
- Thirst
– Avoid for people allergic to plants in general.
A word from David Brun
(Graduate of the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine)
Du Zhong (杜仲)is the Chinese name for Eucommia bark. It was given this name because, according to legend, the first person to take this herb greatly improved his intellectual performance. This person’s name was Du Zhong.
When you get your hands on this bark, don’t be surprised to see little white bits hanging off here and there. In fact, Eucommia bark is the bark of a latex tree, hence the many white “elastic threads”.
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