Dried Eucommia Bark Slices Du Zhong 杜仲 TCM Herbal Decoction Pieces for Wine Infusion and Soup 500g

Dried Eucommia Bark Slices, known in TCM as Du Zhong (杜仲), from Eucommia ulmoides bark, cut into convenient slices. In TCM theory, Du Zhong is warm in nature, sweet in flavor, and traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. Traditionally used in decoctions, herbal wine infusions, and soups, it is a classic tonic herb in Chinese herbal practice. Store sealed in a cool dry place. Not suitable for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Du Zhong 杜仲 bark slices sourced from Sichuan
• Botanical source Eucommia ulmoides, a classic TCM tonic bark
• Sliced form ideal for herbal wine infusion, decoction, and soup
• Sold as food-grade agricultural product, bagged and weighed loose
• Fine Du Zhong powder also available in various specifications

Quality & Sensory

Slices typically show a grayish-brown outer bark with a smoother, darker inner surface and visible white latex threads when broken. Texture is firm and slightly brittle. Aroma is mild and resinous, and decocted liquid typically tastes slightly sweet with a faintly bitter, woody note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other tonic herbs
• Soak in liquor as a traditional herbal wine infusion
• Add to slow-cooked soups and stews
• Brew as a component of daily herbal tea blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Du Zhong is traditionally associated with supporting the liver and kidney channels and is a common ingredient in classical tonic formulas. It is traditionally simmered in decoctions, paired with herbs such as Goji berry and Dipsacus, added to nourishing soups, or steeped in liquor as a folk herbal wine. Often used in seasonal tonics during colder months.

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