What are the effects, functions and methods of consumption of the traditional Chinese medicine Eucommia ulmoides?

The Chinese medicine Eucommia ulmoides has a wide range of effects. It has the effects of lowering blood pressure, laxatives and moistening the intestines. Therefore, many people with constipation can eat it. One of the functions of the Chinese medicine Eucommia ulmoides is to supplement vitamins and trace elements and regulate the body's endocrine system. The Chinese medicine Eucommia ulmoides can be used to make soup or soak in water, and can also be used to make porridge.

1. Antihypertensive effect: Intravenous injection of 1-2 g/kg of ethanol extract can lower the blood pressure of anesthetized dogs. Repeated use will produce rapid tolerance. The fruit extract also has a similar antihypertensive effect.

2. Kidney-tonifying effect: Scientific research has shown that the chemical composition of Eucommia leaves and bark is basically the same, and that Eucommia leaves and bark have basically the same pharmacological and efficacy effects. It can stimulate the pituitary gland and adrenal cortex system, continuously enhance the function of the adrenal cortex (secreting steroid hormones), and improve sexual function. Therefore, it has a good effect on impotence, spermatorrhea and kidney deficiency.

3. Liver protection effect: Eucommia tea can promote the accumulation of glycogen, increase blood sugar levels and protect the liver.

4. Promote bowel movements and urination: It is very effective in treating constipation. The aucubin in Eucommia tea has diuretic, laxative and intestinal motility-enhancing effects and is effective for constipation. Since organic Eucommia tea can effectively remove waste from the body, break down cholesterol and solid fat, some people with sensitive constitutions may even experience slight loose stools at first, which will return to normal after removing some of the waste from the body and adapting.

1. Eucommia Tea: Eucommia tea is a kind of tea therapy treasure made from the buds and leaves of Eucommia in early spring and is professionally processed. It is a precious health-care medicinal material in China. Take 5-15 grams of Eucommia tea and brew it with boiling water at about 85 degrees, preferably 500 ml of water. Cover and steep for 5 minutes for the best effect. The health-care dose is 15-25 grams/day, and the therapeutic dose is 30 grams/day.

Efficacy: It has the effects of lowering blood pressure, strengthening muscles and bones, and nourishing the liver and kidneys. It also has obvious effects on lowering blood lipids, lowering blood sugar, losing weight, facilitating bowel movements and detoxification, and promoting sleep.

Note: Each brew should not be repeated more than 3 times; Do not wash Eucommia tea, the first brew of tea has higher effective ingredients.

Eucommia tea is suitable for people with: hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; people with hypertension accompanied by abnormal blood lipids and blood sugar; people with kidney deficiency, physical weakness and fatigue; people with insomnia, dreaminess, rough and dull skin; people with weak and sickly body, sore waist and knees, and low immunity; people with excessive fat and sub-health diseases.