Eucommia Bark Du Zhong 杜仲 Dried Sichuan Herbal Slices 500g Traditional TCM Decoction Ingredient

Dried Eucommia Bark, known in TCM as Du Zhong (杜仲), from Eucommia ulmoides, offered as thick-cut bark slices selected from mature Sichuan material. In TCM theory, Du Zhong is sweet in flavor and warm in nature, traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. This whole-form culinary herb is commonly simmered in decoctions, soups, or teas. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from light.

Key Selling Points

• Whole-form Eucommia bark slices in traditional thick-cut style
• Botanical source Eucommia ulmoides, known in TCM as Du Zhong 杜仲
• Sourced from Sichuan, China as a raw culinary agricultural product
• Traditionally associated with liver and kidney channels in TCM theory
• Suited for decoction, soup simmering, and herbal tea preparation

Quality & Sensory

Thick bark slices typically flat or slightly curled, with a grayish-brown outer surface and darker inner face. When broken, fine white rubbery threads may typically appear. The aroma is mild and slightly resinous, and decocted liquid typically tastes mildly sweet and astringent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM herbs
• Add to slow-cooked soups and broths
• Brew as a traditional herbal tea
• Use in congee or culinary herbal recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Du Zhong bark is a classic kidney-tonifying herb, traditionally used in decoctions and tonic soups, often paired with herbs such as Goji berry, Dang Gui, or Eucommia-based formulas. It is also simmered alone or with other roots for a daily warming tea, and appears in seasonal nourishing dishes during colder months.

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