Eucommia is an herb from the Chinese rubber tree (Eucommia ulmoides).
It is also said to lower blood pressure, prevent osteoporosis, and enhance heart health.
That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says.
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No supplement, however, is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease.
One clinical trial evaluated the effect of eucommia on high blood pressure.
Most research is limited to animal testing and small clinical trials.
Since there is not enough research on eucommia, there are no current recommendations for using eucommia.
High Blood Pressure
A small study suggested that eucommina may help lowerhigh blood pressure (hypertension).
Additional research on humans is needed to validate these findings.
What Are the Side Effects of Eucommia?
Eucommia has been used in TCM for centuries with limited reports of side effects.
Manufacturing errors have also occurred when one herb is mistakenly replaced with another.
Therefore, it is important to be diligent when selecting products.
You should also avoid eucommia if you are sensitive to any of the components found in the product.
Always talk to your healthcare provider before taking any new supplements to determine whether it is safe for you.
Dosage: How Much Eucommia Should I Take?
There is no standard recommended dose of eucommia.
What Happens If I Take Too Much Eucommia?
Consult your healthcare provider if you’re unsure how much you should take.
Interactions
Little is known about the safety of long-term or regular use of eucommia.
There are no documented drug interactions.
Supplements and medications should always be stored out of reach of children.
There is insufficient evidence to support using this herbal product fordiabetesmanagement.
In addition to capsules, eucommia is sold in extract, tea, and dry forms.
These products may contain extracts from the leaf, stem, bark, and flower of the plant.
Eucommia also comes as a tea made from the leaves and bark of the eucommia tree.
Always discuss your supplement regimen with your healthcare provider.
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