Eucommia Bark Du Zhong 500g Dried TCM Herb Slices for Tea and Decoction

Dried Eucommia Bark, known in TCM as Du Zhong (杜仲), from Eucommia ulmoides. These dried bark slices are a classic Chinese herbal material traditionally valued for supporting the kidneys and strengthening the sinews and bones. In TCM theory, Du Zhong is warm in nature with a sweet flavor. Suitable for decoction, tea, or culinary herbal use.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Du Zhong bark from mature trees with thick, quality bark
• Botanical source Eucommia ulmoides, a classic TCM herb
• Traditionally used to tonify the liver and kidneys and strengthen sinews and bones
• Sun-dried whole bark pieces suitable for slicing, tea, or decoction
• Versatile for herbal tea, soups, and traditional formulas

Quality & Sensory

The bark pieces typically appear grayish-brown with a rough outer surface and a smooth, dark inner face. Texture is firm and slightly fibrous, often showing fine elastic threads when broken. Aroma is mild and resinous, and decocted liquid typically tastes slightly sweet and bitter.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into herbal decoctions with other tonifying herbs
• Brew as a daily herbal tea, alone or with goji berries
• Add to nourishing soups with pork or chicken bones
• Use in traditional congee or slow-cooked dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Du Zhong is traditionally used to tonify liver and kidney, strengthen the lower back and knees, and calm the fetus. It is commonly decocted with herbs such as Dang Gui, Goji Berry, or Huai Niu Xi, and is a familiar ingredient in tonic soups and winter wellness dishes. It is also traditionally prepared as a simple daily tea.

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