Dried Eucommia Bark Du Zhong 100g Bottle TCM Herbal Tea and Decoction Ingredient

Dried Eucommia Bark, known in TCM as Du Zhong (杜仲), from Eucommia ulmoides. This listing offers dried bark pieces supplied as a packaged edible agricultural product, commonly used in traditional Chinese wellness practice. In TCM theory, Du Zhong is considered warm in nature with a sweet flavor and is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels. It is typically simmered in decoctions, steeped as a simple bark tea, or added to herbal soups. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from moisture and strong odors.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic dried Eucommia Bark supplied in a convenient 100g bottle
• Botanical source Eucommia ulmoides with bark as the used plant part
• Traditional TCM herb valued in classical decoction and tea practice
• Ready-to-use dried form suitable for simmering or steeping
• Sealed packaging with a 12-month shelf life for easy storage

Quality & Sensory

Dried Eucommia bark typically appears as flat or slightly curled pieces in grayish-brown tones with a rough outer surface. The texture is hard and brittle, and the broken edges often show fine silvery threads. It carries a mild herbal aroma, and simmered liquid typically tastes slightly sweet with a faintly bitter, woody note.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Steeped as a simple daily bark tea
• Added to slow-cooked herbal soups with meat or grains
• Combined with other TCM herbs in seasonal wellness recipes

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese practice, Du Zhong bark has long been simmered in decoctions or steeped as tea, and it is a familiar ingredient in tonic soups, especially during colder seasons. It is traditionally paired with herbs such as Goji berry, Dang Gui, or Achyranthes in classical formulas. Home cooks also add it to congee or long-simmered broths as part of everyday herbal cuisine.

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