Eucommia Leaf Powder

Eucommia Leaf Powder

Eucommia is the primary plant-source in Chinese herbalism used to tonify the Kidney Yang functions, in particular as it effects the lower part of the body and the skeletal structure. Eucommia is a superb Yang essence tonic. Although Eucommia is primarily known as a powerful Yang Jing tonic, it is also a strong Yin Essence (Yin Jing) nourishing herb. Because it provides both Yin and Yang, it is a superb herb for men and women alike and can be used by almost anybody

* to promote the functions of the endocrine system

* to promote sexual functions

* to enhance normal growth

*to promote healing,

*to strengthen the physical structure and to strengthen resistance

Eucommia's first fame is in its Kidney tonifying effects. It is in fact the primary herb in Chinese Tonic herbalism for building a strong, sturdy, flexible skeletal structure. It is used to

*strengthen the bones

*ligaments and tendons

*used to help mend damage to these tissues

Whether the damage be due to stress, age or trauma. Eucommia is also the primary herb of choice for lower back and knee problems, including pain, stiffness, dislocation, swelling and weakness. Eucommia is one of the few herbs in Chinese Tonic herbalism that is sufficiently powerful, balanced and broad spectrum that it may be used alone. However, it will generally be combined with any number of other tonic herbs in a formulation designed to build the Yin and Yang of the Kidney.

Eucommia bark is one of the best herbs for tonifying Yang Jing Essence It is warming without being drying.

It tonifies both the Kidney and Liver which makes it one of the most effective herbs addressing the skeletal structure in addition to the tendons and ligaments. 

Eucommia is outstanding to maintain the structural integrity of the body for athletes and exercisers. This is also a superb herb for the elderly in maintaining flexibility and stability.

One of the added benefits of Eucommia is its well documented mild action of reducing state of high blood pressure in a safe and non-toxic way. In addition to its structural benefits, Eucommia has shown to be an effective anti-inflammatory and an aid in the mending of broken bone and torn tissue. 

This is also one of the herbs that is traditionally used for the threatened miscarriage or bleeding during pregnancy. 

Since the Kidneys are considered to be the seat of willpower, consuming Eucommia will help strengthen resolve. Eucommia is a tonic herb of the first order and appropriate for both men and women.

Eucommia has been shown to markedly reduce cholesterol absorption in laboratory animals (not proven in humans). It has also been shown to have mild sedative and anti-inflammatory action in pharmacological experiments. The experimental results indicate that one of the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of Eucommia involves enhancement of the adrenocortical function. This supports the traditional theory that Eucommia tonifies the Kidney function, which is now known to involve adrenocortical function.