Eucommia Bark
Eucommia ulmoides
A TCM 'kidney-yang' bark (du zhong) used for low back/knee weakness and with preliminary blood-pressure evidence.
Traditional use (tcm): A TCM 'kidney-yang' bark (du zhong) used for low back/knee weakness and with preliminary blood-pressure evidence.
A TCM 'kidney-yang' bark (du zhong) used for low back/knee weakness and with preliminary blood-pressure evidence.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A TCM 'kidney-yang' bark (du zhong) used for low back/knee weakness and with preliminary blood-pressure evidence.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Can lower blood pressure (additive with BP meds).
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Can lower blood pressure (additive with BP meds).
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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