The efficacy and function of Eucommia ulmoides

The efficacy and function of the traditional Chinese medicine Eucommia ulmoides is very great. We can often see Eucommia ulmoides in our lives. Utilizing the medicinal properties and therapeutic properties of Eucommia ulmoides will bring us many unexpected benefits in health care. Let's take a look at the traditional Chinese medicine Eucommia ulmoides.

【English name】 One-fathom Spindle-tree

[Source] Medicinal material source: the stems and leaves of the Celastraceae plant.

[Original form] Six-branched euonymus is a semi-evergreen climbing shrub, with a plant height of 1-2m. Branchlets with 4 fine ridges and densely verrucous lenticels. Simple leaves are opposite; with a short petiole of 1-2mm; leaf blade is papery to leathery, broadly ovate, elliptic or narrowly elliptic, with acute or obtuse apex, nearly rounded or broadly cuneate base, and crenate margin. The cymes are axillary, branched one to two times, with 7-10 flowers. The inflorescence is 1.5-4cm long and slender; the flowers are small, about 6mm in diameter, greenish white, and 4-digitate; the petals are broadly obovate; the stamen filaments are slender, attached to the edge of the disk, which is flat and has rounded lobes on the edge. The capsule is oblate, about 8mm in diameter, slightly with 4 concave lines, and turns dark brown after drying. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is August-September.

[Habitat distribution] Ecological environment: grows in mountain thickets.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter; pungent; slightly warm

【Meridian】 Liver; Kidney

【Functions and indications】Nourishes the liver and kidneys; strengthens the waist and knees; promotes blood circulation and relieves pain. Mainly used for kidney deficiency, low back pain, soreness of waist and knees, injuries from falls, and fractures

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decoction, 6-15g. For external use: take appropriate amount and mash the fresh product for application.

[Discussions by various scholars] "Xinhua Compendium of Materia Medica": The stems and leaves can treat low back pain and fractures.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Through the introduction of the traditional Chinese medicine Eucommia ulmoides in the above article, we can clearly see that the traditional Chinese medicine Eucommia ulmoides has many effects and functions. Therefore, in the future, everyone might as well learn more about Chinese medicines such as Eucommia ulmoides in their daily lives.