Cortex Eucommiae
Source
The
bark of Eucommia ulmo ides Oliv., family Eucommiaceae.
Characteristics
The bark appearing as flat, varying in size, 3-7 mm thick. Outer surface
grey-brown, with longitudinal cracks, lenticels seen when cork remained;
inner surface dull purple and smooth. Numerous fine silvery and elastic
sticky filaments presenting when broken. Prepared as thick strips. Sweet
and slightly acrid in taste, warm in nature, and attributive to liver
and kidney channels.
Indication
1. Invigorate the liver and kidney, strengthen the tendons and For deficiency
of the liver and kidney manifested as soreness loin and knees, flaccidity
of lower limbs, and infantile paralysis.
2.
Soothe the fetus: For threatened abortion due to hypofunction of the liver
and kidney.
3. Lower blood pressure: For hypertention, especially those with deficiency
of the liver and'kidney
Pharmacological
Action
1. Hypotensive.
2. Promoting phagocytosis of mononuclear phagocytes.
3. Sedative and diuretic.
Administration
Decoction: 9-15g;
fried sample is better for hypertension.