Du Zhong (Eucommia Bark)
Latin Name: Cortex Eucommiae
Properties: sweet, slightly acrid, warm
Actions: tonfies liver and kidney, strengthens muscles and bones, prevents miscarriage
Medical Indications: liver and kidney deficiency, lack of strength, chronic pain in lower back and knees, rheumatoid arthritis, impotence, dizziness, vertigo, irregular menses, frequent urination, unstable pregnancy or weakness during pregnancy, excessive movement of fetus
Contraindications: not to be used in cases with Yin deficiency with heat
Dosage: 12 to 15 grams
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