Eucommia Bark — Safety & Interactions

Du Zhong · Cortex Eucommiae

Contraindications

  • Use only with professional guidance when threatened miscarriage, back pain, or bleeding may reflect an emergency rather than a simple deficiency pattern

Cautions

  • Du Zhong is generally gentle, but therapeutic use in pregnancy should still involve clinician oversight.
  • Patients taking antihypertensive medicines should monitor for additive effects if using concentrated extracts.
  • MSK page not found - drug interaction data not available from Memorial Sloan Kettering integrative medicine database

Drug Interactions

Drug Class / Substrate Mechanism Severity Source
Antihypertensive medications - theoretical additive effect

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal medicines, especially if you take prescription medications.