Witnessed by: TCM
Eucommia (Eucommia ulmoides), of the Eucommiaceae family. Deciduous tree with latex-threaded bark; native range: central China. Globally recognized as du zhong (杜仲) in Chinese. The part used is bark. Thick grey bark that, when snapped, draws fine white rubbery threads; faintly sweet.
In this cross-tradition database, we analyze how this substance operates across world medicine systems — tracking its traditional tastes, temperatures, tissue affinities, post-digestive effects, and planetary correspondences across Ayurveda, Unani, and Western herbalism.
EUCOMMIA
IDENTITY
Name
- Common
- eucommia
- Scientific name
- Eucommia ulmoides Oliv.
- Family
- Eucommiaceae
Form
- Part used
- bark
PROPERTIES
Nature
Taste
how the plant declares itself on the tongue
- TCM
- sweet
Temperature
- TCM
- warm
Affinity
where in the body it travels
Organs / channels
- TCM
- Liver · Kidney
PRACTICE
Virtue
Actions
- TCM
- tonifies the Liver and Kidney, strengthens the sinews and bones, calms the restless fetus, lowers blood pressure
Cautions
- Contraindications
- avoid in yin deficiency with vigorous fire
- Toxicity
- none noted
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