The efficacy and function of Eucommia ulmoides

As people's living standards continue to improve, health and longevity are gradually valued by us, so nowadays health-preserving diet therapy methods are very popular, the trend of traditional Chinese medicine is becoming more and more popular, and Chinese medicine has once again occupied people's vision. Today we will talk about the Chinese medicine Eucommia ulmoides.

[Other names] Eucommia ulmoides, ... Coprinus cochinchinensis, Eucommia ulmoides, White-skinned rubber vine

[Source] It is a plant of the genus Parabarium in the Apocynaceae family, Parabarium huaiting Chun et Tsiang, and its old stems and roots are used as medicine. It can be harvested throughout the year and used fresh or sliced ​​and dried.

【Nature and flavor】 Bitter, slightly spicy, neutral. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】Dispel wind, activate collaterals, strengthen tendons and bones. Used for rheumatic pain, lumbar muscle strain, low back and leg pain, and traumatic injuries; used externally to treat bleeding from trauma.

【Usage and Dosage】 3 to 5 cents. For external use, grind the stem bark and dry leaves into powder and sprinkle on the affected area.

【Remarks】 (1) This product is slightly toxic. Overdose may cause dizziness, vomiting, etc.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Euonymus chinensis Lindl. of the Celastraceae family , the whole plant is used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 Guangdong.

【Nature and flavor】 Slightly spicy, astringent, neutral.

【Functions and indications】 Relaxes muscles and tendons, strengthens tendons and bones. It is mainly used to treat rheumatic low back and leg pain, traumatic injuries, and hypertension.

【Usage and Dosage】 1 to 2 taels.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

The utilization rate of Eucommia ulmoides in traditional Chinese medicine is still very high, and it can be used to treat a variety of diseases. We should consume it after fully understanding its effects and functions. I hope everyone doesn’t eat carelessly.