Dried Eucommia Bark Slices Du Zhong 500g Selected Grade for Traditional Herbal Decoction and Soup

Dried Eucommia Bark Slices, known in TCM as Du Zhong (杜仲), from Eucommia ulmoides. This selected-grade bark is stripped of outer rough skin and sold as 500g decoction pieces. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with the liver and kidney channels, with a warm nature and sweet flavor. Traditionally used in decoctions and nourishing soups. Store sealed in a cool dry place and keep away from infants.

Key Selling Points

• Selected-grade Eucommia ulmoides bark with outer rough skin removed
• Traditional Chinese name Du Zhong (杜仲) with characteristic elastic bark threads
• Dried decoction pieces suitable for long simmering in soups and decoctions
• Sourced from Sichuan and packed as a 500g sealed bag
• Traditionally associated with liver and kidney channel support in TCM theory

Quality & Sensory

The slices are typically brown to dark brown with a firm, slightly elastic texture and visible rubbery threads when broken. Aroma is mild and woody. After decocting or long simmering, the liquid is typically light brown with a subtle earthy, bland taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to nourishing pork or chicken soups
• Cooked in herbal congee
• Used in seasonal tonic food preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Du Zhong is traditionally used in decoctions and long-simmered soups, often paired with herbs such as Dang Shen, Gou Qi Zi, or Huang Qi in tonic formulas. It is also traditionally added to congee and bone-broth soups for warming, nourishing meals, especially in cooler seasons.

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