Overview of the health benefits of Eucommia ulmoides

Eucommia ulmoides is a traditional Chinese medicinal material. The bark of the tree is used as medicine. It has the functions of nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening muscles and bones, and preventing miscarriage. Modern research shows that Eucommia ulmoides is rich in active ingredients such as chlorogenic acid and Eucommia gum, which has certain effects in regulating blood pressure, antioxidant, and anti-fatigue. Its health value is mainly reflected in liver protection, lowering blood lipids, improving joint health, etc. However, care should be taken to use it rationally and avoid exaggerating the effect.

Core efficacy and scientific basis

1.Nourish liver and kidney: Chinese medicine believes that Eucommia ulmoides returns to the liver and kidney meridian, and has a regulating effect on soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, and liver and kidney deficiency. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records that it is "sweet, warm and non-toxic, can benefit essence and Qi, and strengthen muscles and bones".
2.Regulate blood pressure: Pinoresinol diglucoside in Eucommia ulmoides may help relax blood vessels. Relevant research was published in the "Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine".
3.Antioxidant: Chlorogenic acid and other ingredients can scavenge free radicals, and experiments show that its antioxidant capacity is about 10 times that of vitamin E (data source: Institute of Medicinal Plants, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences).

Application and product form

Eucommia ulmoides can be made into tea drinks, capsules, extracts, etc. Well-known products include:
-Tong Ren Tang Eucommia Eucommia Butian Su Tablets: Contains Eucommia ulmoides extract for lower back pain
-Yunnan Baiyao Eucommia Antihypertensive Tablets: Assists in regulating blood pressure
Suggestions for use: The daily dosage of Eucommia tea should not exceed 10 grams. Patients with high blood pressure should follow the doctor's advice.

Notes and authoritative opinions

The Chinese Pharmacopoeia clarifies that Eucommia ulmoides is a "medicine and food homologous" substance, but pregnant women and people with allergies should use it with caution. Zhang Boli, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, pointed out: "The health-preserving value of Eucommia ulmoides needs to be used in combination with physical syndrome differentiation." At present, major domestic manufacturers include Kangmei Pharmaceutical, Jiuzhitang, etc., and their products must look for the "National Drug Approval" or the health food "Blue Hat" logo.

Citing sources
1. "Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China" 2020 Edition
2. Research Report on Active Ingredients of Eucommia ulmoides by Institute of Medicinal Plants, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
3. Record of Zhang Boli’s speech on “Research on Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine”