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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CHINESE HERBS
Pinyin: du zhong
ENGLISH NAME: Eucommia
LATIN NAME: Eucommiae Cortex

Properties: sweet, warm
Channels Entered: Kidney, Liver
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
1. Tonifies the Liver and Kidney, Strengthens Bones and Sinews
2. CaIms the Fetus
3. Tonifies Kidney Yang
4. Lowers Blood Pressure
DOSAGE
10 to 15 grams in decoction.
CAUTIONS I CONTRAINDICA TIONS
• Use Du Zhong with caution in cases of yin-deficient fire.
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