Du+Zhong+(Eucommia)

[[image:Du_Zhong.jpg width="133" height="321" align="right"]]Du Zhong (Eucommia)
Category: Herbs to Tonify Yang Nature : Warm Flavors: Sweet Channels: KI, LR Functions: **Tonify Kidney& Liver** **to strengthen bone & tendons**; **calm the fetus** Indications: 1. **Weakness & soreness in the lumbar region & knee** or Wei syndrome due to deficiency of the Liver & Kidney 2. Impotence, frequent urination due to cold & Kidney Yang deficiency 3. Threatened miscarriage or **chronic miscarriages** due to deficiency of the LIver & Kidney 4. **Hypertension** [dizziness & lightheadedness]; promotes the flow of Qi

Dosage: 10-15g.

Contra: cautiously used for hyperactivity of fire due to Yin deficiency

Misc: **enters the Qi level of the Kidney & liver**