Eucommia Bark - SuperFeast

Eucommia bark has been revered by Taoist herbalists for more than 2500 years for its ability to replenish depleted Kidney energy, support a strong and flexible skeletal structure (especially knees and lower back), as well as support tendon and ligament health.

Bones | Joints

Eucommia bark is a primary Yang Jing herb; it is also a slightly lesser Yin Jing herb and a Liver herb.

Eucommia bark is the first herb listed in the Shen Nong materia medica and is therefore the first tonic herb ever formally documented in a text, this honour is not without significance.

It is amazing for promoting fertility and sexual potency, and is supportive for the immune system. 

Eucommia bark is a warm, sweet, pungent herb.

Eucommia Bark Lore

Eucommia bark first appeared in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing in the 1st Century BCE. Eucommia is named Du Zhong in Chinese, after the farmer who took a job chopping wood and noticed the bark of a local tree was effective in treating the soreness he expereinced as a result of his new job. He took some bark to his 80-year old mother and her pain improved too. Other stories say Du Zhong became enlightened! There are also stories of Daoist shamans watching deer eat the bark of the tree to heal bone and tendon injuries and taking the herb for their own health benefits.

Eucommia Harvesting and Sourcing

SuperFeast Eucommia Bark is grown in the Hunan, Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Guizhou regions of China. The tree must be at least 8 to 10 years old to be harvested. The trunk bark is harvested from the tree in large segments. This harvesting is only done at certain times of the year, and if done properly, the tree will regorw the bark that has been stripped within a month or so. The bark is folded and left until it turns black, after which time it is sun dried and the hard outer bark is stripped. Eucommia bark you buy in herb stores has been scored to reveal the latex, to show the quality of the herb.

Eucommia Bark Extraction

When good quality eucommia bark is cracked, it will reveal a dense mass of strong, collagen-like white fibres. Eucommia leaves are sometimes used as a substitute for bark, however we prefer the traditional method of bark extraction. SuperFeast Eucommia Bark is dual-extracted in organic rice alcohol and spring water. We process the bark into an extract powder that is convenient to add to drinks, food or even simply hot water! Nothing else is added - no fillers, starches or excipients. Just 100% pure eucommia bark extract.

•  Stress
• Bones
• Energy
• Fatigue
• Immunity
• Jing
• Kidney
• Liver

Directions for use: Start with ¼ - ½ tsp daily. Stir into hot water or plant milk for an instant tonic tea. Works well in hot or cold drinks, broths and meals.

Servings per size | 100g Jar = 100 | 250g Bag = 250 | 1kg Bag = 1,000

Ingredients: Eucommia ulmoides (Eucommia bark) 10:1 dual-extract powder

Systems

In ancient Taoist medicine, tonic herbs and medicinal mushrooms were used to nourish and tonify specific Organ systems within the body. These Organ systems correlate with the natural elements, and their direct effect can be classified as either Major or Minor.

Major | Liver Wood | Kidney Water

Minor | Heart Fire

Treasures

When there is harmony between the body systems and elements, we cultivate the expression of health known as our Treasures.

Major | Yin and Yang Jing | Qi | Blood

Sourcing: 

SuperFeast Eucommia Bark is sourced Dì Dào (地道) from the Hunan, Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Guizhou regions of China. It is harvested from trees 8-10 years old and sun-dried before being dual-extracted.

Contraindications:

If you have a latex allergy or sensitivity you should avoid medicines that contain Eucommia ulmoides. If you have any concerns or questions about this issue, please speak to your health professional. If you are on blood thinners or blood pressure medication, please check with your prescribing doctor if Eucommia Bark is appropriate for you. Eucommia bark is one of the herbs most commonly used in traditional Chinese medicine to stabilise pregnancy and prevent miscarriage (Bensky et al. 2004; Chen and Chen 2004). There is no safety data on its use during breastfeeding; discuss whether it's appropriate with your healthcare provider.

About the Company

In 2011, Mason Taylor’s passion for health and his desire to access the world's best supplements, herbs and medicinal mushrooms led to the creation of SuperFeast.

From humble beginnings in his mum’s garage, SuperFeast has grown into Australia’s leading supplier of Dì Dào (地道) tonic herbs and mushrooms.

Mason founded the business in the family home in suburban Gladesville, Sydney. In those days, the dream to become a mushroom and tonic herb company was so huge that it seemed impossible. Drawing inspiration from the herbalists that Mason adored, alongside his experience with longevity-enhancing supplements, SuperFeast began offering a range of obscure health products.

Six months into the birth of SuperFeast, Mason’s mother Janesse suffered a debilitating stroke. The months following involved emergency care, rehabilitation and the slow adjustment to a new way of life.

SuperFeast would never have existed without Janesse.

To this day we ensure that the charitable spirit and love for life that Janesse has is always preserved in SuperFeast’s business operations and message. Janesse remains an ongoing inspiration to all of us at SuperFeast - she is still recovering but maintains a zest for life and a great sense of humour, and is a daily consumer of SuperFeast’s offerings.

After his mum’s aneurysm, Mason made a conscious decision to become thoroughly dedicated to SuperFeast and its mission to prevent as much degeneration and illness as humanly possible while promoting flourishing health. It was with this new energy that the tonic herbs and mushrooms were included in the SuperFeast range.

To this day SuperFeast is 100% family owned and we pride ourselves on being a family business. This allows us to move forward with the same grassroots values that were presented on day one.