Red hairy Eucommia bark refers to the stem bark or root bark of the Eucommia ulmoides plant in the Eucommiaceae family. It is harvested in June and July. How is the red hairy Eucommia bark processed?
Harvesting of red hairy Eucommia bark
In June and July, the stems and branches are cut down and beaten with a wooden stick to separate the wood from the bark. The bark is then peeled off and dried in the sun.
Processing of red hairy Eucommia bark
The raw material is taken, impurities are removed, thorns are scraped off, soaked, thinly sliced, and air-dried.
Effects of processing red hairy Eucommia bark
Red hairy Eucommia bark has a pungent and slightly bitter taste, and it is warm in nature. It belongs to the Liver and Kidney meridians.
It has the functions of dispelling wind and dampness, strengthening tendons and bones, and promoting blood circulation and diuresis.
It is commonly used for wind-cold-damp bi syndrome, spasms, acute pain, weak tendons and bones, weakness in the legs and knees, abdominal pain, hernia, bruises and injuries, and edema due to deficiency.
Processing makes the medicinal material clean and facilitates the extraction of active ingredients.
