Sichuan Eucommia Bark — Safety & Interactions
Chuan Du Zhong · Cortex Eucommiae
Contraindications
- Use only with professional guidance when low-back pain or bleeding during pregnancy needs emergency evaluation
Cautions
- Du Zhong is generally well tolerated, but therapeutic use in pregnancy should still be supervised even though one of its traditional indications is threatened miscarriage.
- Regional naming such as Chuan Du Zhong should not be confused with a different species or with adulterated bark.
- 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 blood-pressure-lowering 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.