Eucommia ulmoides

Eucommia ulmoides
Family:Eucommia ulmoides; Analgesic; Anticholesterolemic; Aphrodisiac; Astringent; Depurative; Diuretic; Hepatic; Hypotensive; Sedative; Tonic.
Common name:Gutta-percha
Gutta-percha known as Du Zhong in China is commonly used in Chinese herbalism where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs. It is considered to be an excellent tonic for the kidneys and liver and is thought to act specifically on the lower part of the body. Much interest has been aroused by Du Zhong's ability to reduce high blood pressure. In a clinical trial involving 119 people 46% of those treated with the herb showed a significant reduction in blood pressure. However it seems to have little effect in cases of severe hypertension. The stem bark is analgesic anticholesterolemic aphrodisiac depurative diuretic hepatic hypotensive sedative and tonic. Its use lowers blood pressure (the stir-fried bark is stronger than raw and a decoction is stronger than a tincture) and reduces the absorption of cholesterol. It is used in the treatment of impotence frequent urination lumbago weakness of the lower part of the body aching back and knees hypertension and threatened abortion. The flowers and the fruit are astringent.

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