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What are the precautions associated with using eucommia bark?
Eucommia bark has a long history of use with no substantial reported problems.
What are the side effects associated with using eucommia bark?
Should be used in consultation with a physician, particularly if taking blood pressure medication. No reported interactions. There are no studies of interactions with Western drugs.
What is the recommended preparation of eucommia bark?
The bark is harvested and dried, sliced to expose the inside of the bark, then boiled to make a decoction. Usually this decoction is combined with other herbs to create yang enhancing tonics. And more . . .
What is the Latin name of the eucommia tree?
Eucommia ulmoides.
What diseases does wild cherry bark treat?
Coughs, respiratory conditions, asthma, stimulates digestion, eye inflammation.
What are the physical characteristics of the eucommia tree?
Grows to about 50 ft (15 m) in height, the green leaves are shiny, narrow, pointed and the tree's flowers are very small. Eucommmia bark is the gray, grooved bark of the tree.
What diseases does oak bark treat?
Diarrhea, sore throats, dermatitis, hemorrhoids, vaginal infections, leukorrhea, and possibly high cholesterol.
What are the medicinal actions of eucommia bark?
A mild anti-inflammatory, diuretic, lowers blood pressure, analgesic, mends tissues, boosts the immune system, liver and kidney tonic.
What is chichona bark?
Chichona bark comes from a South American plant similar to the plant that produces quinine and is a member of the same family. Like quinine, it has been used to treat malaria. Like quinine it has also been used to treat a variety of other diseases. Overdoses are dangerous. It has also been called Jesuits bark.
What parts of the eucommia tree are used for medicinal purposes?
Small patches of bark are harvested from trees over 10 years old in early autumn. The outer bark is peeled away and the smooth inner pure white elastic latex bark is dried, thought responsible for healing properties.
Woody stems have a outermost layer bark How is the bark useful?
The bark is useful by protecting the tree from "injury" and repelling diseases.
What diseases does cotton root bark treat?
Regulates menstruation, aid during childbirth, helps lactating women, helps with the symptoms of menopause, and is used as a male contraceptive in China.
