du zhong: LIVER and Kidneys ("the child makes the mother full")
(sinews & bones; smooth flow of qi and blood; calms fetus; dizziness due to LYR)
杜仲 cortex eucommiae ulmoidis
du = stop
zhong = go between / middle brother
WARM, Sweet, Acrid
Kidney and LIVER
1. Sinews and Bones (tonifies Liver and Kidneys):
In one ancient text, it says that Du Zhong is the bark of wood and in "its midst are silken threads which connect without breaking: the image of sinews, thus it can reconnect sinews and bones." In another passage of a different text, it explains Du Zhong's role in benefiting the Liver by moistening and tonifying it: "The child makes the mother full, so it also tonifies the Kidneys."
* weak, sore, painful lower back and knees
* fatigue
* urinary frequency
2. Promotes circulation / Aids in smooth flow of qi and blood:
Again, this is due to its fortification of the liver and is used for
* cold, damp, swollen back pain.
3. Calms the fetus (it kind of looks like a net that could be used to line the uterus, holding in the fetus, providing a warm lining)
* cold from deficiency of Kidneys w/ bleeding during pregnancy
* prevents miscarriage
* significant back pain in pregnancy
4. LYR causing dizziness and lightheadedness
CI: Heat from yin deficiency
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