What is the difference between raw and cooked Eucommia ulmoides?

Eucommia ulmoides is a plant-based medicinal material that contains a lot of mineral elements, and regular consumption can improve the body's immunity. It can be taken by patients with kidney deficiency and weak liver function. But it should be remembered that Eucommia ulmoides is not suitable for everyone, and the more you eat, the better. It should be taken reasonably. Let's take a look at the difference between raw Eucommia ulmoides and cooked Eucommia ulmoides.

Raw Eucommia ulmoides is actually made by washing the bark of the Eucommia ulmoides tree, brushing off the rough skin, separating the thick and thin strips, cutting into wide strips and drying them. The surface is light brown and relatively smooth, the inner surface is smooth, brittle and easy to break, and the cross section is connected by silvery-white filaments, which are fine and slightly elastic, with a light taste and a good effect in lowering blood pressure.

Both raw and cooked Eucommia ulmoides are Eucommia ulmoides, while cooked Eucommia ulmoides refers to the fried Eucommia ulmoides. After frying, the gum of Eucommia ulmoides is broken and the effective ingredients are easy to extract.

Cooked Eucommia ulmoides is made by spraying raw Eucommia with salt water and mixing it evenly, waiting for it to absorb all the salt water, and then stir-frying it over low heat until it turns yellowish brown before it can be used as medicine. The main difference between it and raw Eucommia ulmoides is that the surface color is darker, with burnt spots, the cross section has silvery-white filaments that are easy to break, has almost no elasticity, and tastes salty. Frying cooked Eucommia ulmoides with salt is said to lead the meridians into the kidneys, so the effect of tonifying the kidneys will be better.

Eucommia ulmoides is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. It can nourish the liver and kidney, replenish the middle and benefit the body, strengthen the tendons and bones, strengthen the will, treat kidney deficiency and low back pain, and long-term use can make the body light and resist aging. Eucommia ulmoides has high medicinal value. It has a sustained and efficient blood pressure lowering effect, and can also calm the fetus, nourish the liver and kidneys, and strengthen the muscles and bones.

The above is the difference between raw Eucommia ulmoides and cooked Eucommia ulmoides. Eucommia ulmoides, as a medicinal material, contains calcium, iron, zinc, and other trace elements. Daily use of medicines made from Eucommia ulmoides can adjust the function of the liver and has high medicinal value. Eucommia ulmoides leaves can be soaked in water and drunk, and can also be used as a dish, but it cannot be taken in excess. Excessive use will cause vomiting, coma and other symptoms.