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Du Zhong (Eucommia ulmoides)

  • Botanical name: Eucommia ulmoides
  • Common name: Eucommia bark
  • Family: Eucommiaceae
  • Part used in Chinese medicine: bark
  • Major Chinese medicine actions:
  • Tonifies Liver and Kidneys, strengthens sinews and bones,
    calms the fetus in pregnancy
Eucommia ulmoides
Eucommia ulmoides
Eucommia ulmoides

Photo Credits: (top to bottom)
Photo 1: Eucommia ulmoides; 06/2007; author Kenpei; permission under GFDL
Photo 2: Eucommia ulmoides; 06/2007; author Kenpei; permission under GFDL
Photo 3: Eucommia ulmoides; 05/2001; author A. Barra; permission under GFDL