What does the traditional Chinese medicine Eucommia ulmoides treat: efficacy, applicable groups and modern research
Eucommia ulmoides is an important component of traditional Chinese medicine and has a long history of medicinal use. In recent years, as the topic of health and wellness has become more popular, the medicinal value of Eucommia ulmoides has once again become the focus of public attention. This article will introduce in detail the efficacy, applicable groups and modern research of Eucommia ulmoides, and provide structured data so that readers can quickly obtain key information.
1. Core functions of Eucommia ulmoides
Eucommia ulmoides is warm in nature and sweet in taste, and returns to the liver and kidney meridian. Its main functions are as follows:
| Efficacy Category | Specific role |
|---|---|
| Nourish liver and kidney | Improve soreness and weakness of waist and knees, weakness of muscles and bones |
| Strengthen muscles and bones | Promote fracture healing and relieve joint pain |
| lower blood pressure | Regulate blood vessel tension and assist in the treatment of high blood pressure |
| miscarriage | Preventing uneasy fetal movements in pregnant women |
2. Applicable groups and taboos
Although Eucommia ulmoides is a good nourishing medicine, it is not suitable for everyone. The following are its applicable groups and precautions:
| Applicable people | Taboo groups |
|---|---|
| Middle-aged and elderly patients with kidney deficiency and low back pain | Those with yin deficiency and excessive fire (such as dry mouth, hot flashes and night sweats) |
| Patients with high blood pressure (doctor’s guidance required) | hypotensive patients |
| Women with restless fetal movements during pregnancy | During cold and fever |
3. Modern research progress
In recent years, scientific research has further verified the medicinal value of Eucommia ulmoides. The following is some research data:
| Research areas | discover | Literature source |
|---|---|---|
| cardiovascular protection | Eucommia polysaccharides may reduce the risk of atherosclerosis | "Chinese Herbal Medicine" 2023 |
| Anti-osteoporosis | Eucommia ulmoides extract promotes osteoblast activity | "Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine" 2022 |
| Immunomodulation | Significantly improve the phagocytic capacity of macrophages | "Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences" 2021 |
4. Classic compatibility scheme
Commonly used clinical combinations of traditional Chinese medicine can enhance the efficacy of Eucommia ulmoides:
| Compatible drugs | synergistic effect | Applicable symptoms |
|---|---|---|
| Eucommia ulmoides + locust | Strengthen the effect of reducing blood pressure and preventing miscarriage | gestational hypertension |
| Eucommia + Dipsacus | Promote bone injury repair | fracture recovery period |
| Eucommia + wolfberry | Nourishes liver and kidneys | menopausal syndrome |
5. Suggestions for use
1.Dosage form selection: The usual dosage for decoction is 10-15g, grind it into powder and swallow 3-5g. Modern preparations such as Eucommia ulmoides tea and capsules are also available.
2.Quality identification: The skin of high-quality Eucommia ulmoides is thick, and the cross-section has many and dense silver-white glue threads.
3.Treatment cycle: For the treatment of chronic diseases, it is recommended to take it continuously for 2-3 months, with an interval of 1 week before resuming.
Note: The data in this article are synthesized from the National Pharmacopoeia Commission's "Chinese Pharmacopoeia" (2020 edition), CNKI's literature in the past three years and the clinical medication guidelines of tertiary hospitals. Please follow your doctor’s instructions for specific medication.
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