Eucommia Bark (Eucommia ulmoides) — Dried Du Zhong Slices for Tea, Soup & Herbal Soaks

Eucommia Bark (Eucommia ulmoides) is the dried bark of a treasured traditional herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Dù Zhòng (杜仲). For centuries, Du Zhong has been prized as a tonifying, kidney-supporting, and tendon-strengthening herb, traditionally used to nourish the Liver and Kidney, fortify the sinews and bones, and support healthy lower-back and joint comfort. Its nature is sweet and slightly warm, making it a gentle yet deeply nourishing herb for long-term daily wellness. This listing offers naturally sun-dried Eucommia bark in small thin slices, sourced from Sichuan, ideal for teas, decoctions, soup packs, and traditional herbal soaking preparations.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Liver- and Kidney-tonifying food herb
• Naturally sun-dried Eucommia bark from Sichuan
• Small thin slices for easy brewing and decocting
• Suitable for herbal tea, soup, and soaking preparations
• New-crop, 500g value pack

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve the bark's characteristic grey-brown outer surface and pale, slightly fibrous inner texture. The slices are firm yet pliable, with a mild, earthy, almost woody aroma. When decocted or steeped, Eucommia bark yields a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter infusion with a smooth, grounding character that blends well with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea and daily decoctions
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Traditional herbal soaking preparations
• Blended with other tonic herbs
• Seasonal wellness routines

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Du Zhong is decocted into soups, congee, and longevity tonics to support the Liver and Kidney, strengthen the sinews and bones, and promote comfortable movement. It is a common ingredient in traditional herbal soaking preparations, where it is combined with herbs like Yin Yang Huo (Epimedium) and Suo Yang (Cynomorium) for external use. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with goji berry, jujube, and other gentle tonic herbs for a warm, grounding infusion.

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