Eucommia Bark (Eucommiae Cortex) | [한국산] 두충 (속껍질)

Strengthens the Bones and Joints Eucommia has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a treatment for different types of arthritis and bone injuries. This is in part due to its qualities as a Jing tonic, beneficial for increasing the pliability and elasticity of the joints, ligaments and muscle tissue. It is a commonly used ingredient along with other tonics like morinda, bupleurum, peony, licorice root, cistanche, gojiand atractylodes. Often, eucommia seed is also included in preparations as it exhibits similar properties to the bark but also contains calcium which helps to support healthy bones.The bark is a source of latex, the key active ingredient. When it is cracked and separated, thick flexible latex threads hold the bark together making it hard to tear apart. Being noticeably elastic in nature, this substance, following the doctrine of signatures, likewise promotes strength in the connective tissues when consumed. Eucommia tonic teas and extracts are supplemental to t