Botanical name: Eucommia ulmoides

Common names: Du Zhong, eucommia

Eucommia is an herb that comes from the Chinese rubber tree. It contains various chemical compounds, including lignins, phenolics, flavonoids, and more. As used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Eucommia bark may aid in building a strong, sturdy, skeletal structure and strong, flexible joints. It has been used for centuries to help mend damage to the bones, ligaments and tendons, whether the damage is due to stress, age or trauma.