What are the functions and benefits of stir-fried Eucommia bark?

Nov 23, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Processed Eucommia bark (炒杜仲) is a commonly used traditional Chinese medicine, derived from raw Eucommia bark (生杜仲) through a stir-frying process. Its main functions and effects include stabilizing pregnancy, nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening tendons and bones, anti-aging, and lowering blood pressure. When using processed Eucommia bark, medical advice should be followed carefully, with attention to proper dosage and contraindications, to ensure safe and effective use. The natural components contained in processed Eucommia bark can help relax uterine smooth muscle and reduce uterine contractions.

Generally speaking, stir-fried Eucommia bark (Cortex Eucommiae) is a common traditional Chinese medicinal herb, processed from raw Eucommia bark through stir-frying. Its main functions and benefits include stabilizing pregnancy, nourishing the liver and kidneys, strengthening tendons and bones, anti-aging, and lowering blood pressure. Detailed explanations are as follows:

1. Stabilizing Pregnancy

Natural components contained in stir-fried Eucommia can relax uterine smooth muscle and reduce uterine contractions, thereby achieving the effect of stabilizing pregnancy.

2. Nourishing the Liver and Kidneys

Stir-fried Eucommia enters the liver and kidney meridians and contains various amino acids, vitamins, and trace elements that can nourish the liver and kidneys and improve their function.

3. Strengthening Tendons and Bones

Stir-fried Eucommia contains components such as eucommia gum, glycosides, and alkaloids that can strengthen tendons and bones and help alleviate symptoms such as lower back pain, knee soreness, and weakness in the tendons and bones.

4. Anti-Aging

The antioxidant components in stir-fried Eucommia, such as flavonoids, can scavenge free radicals, delay the cellular aging process, and exert certain anti-aging effects.

5. Lowering Blood Pressure

The active ingredients in stir-fried Eucommia can promote blood vessel dilation, thereby lowering blood pressure and providing a certain degree of auxiliary therapeutic effect for patients with hypertension.

When using stir-fried Eucommia, it is important to follow medical advice, pay attention to dosage and contraindications, and ensure safe and effective use.