Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Product Name: Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
Latin Name: Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis
CAS No.: 164288-52-2
Part Used: Bark
Appearance: Fine light yellow powder
Active Ingredient Markers: 97% Berberine Hydrochloride
Charcteristics:
It is well known that Amur cork tree, or called phellodendron amurense in scientific name and Huang Bo in mandarin. The bark is also remarkable Chinese herb thanks to its strong anti-inflammatory effect.
Chinese Amur cork tree bark benefits:
This herb was first found in "Shen Nong's Herbal Classic", in which it was listed as the highest grade and classified into the group of heat-clearing and damp- drying drug.
The best medicinal quality usually comes from those phellodendron that is about 10 year old. Unfortunately, the tree will die soon after it is peeled. As a result, it is also
one of rare and valuable Chinese herbs. Clinically it is usually used for the treatment of cerebrospinal meningitis, bacillary dysentery, pneumonia, tuberculosis, liver cirrhosis, chronic
hepatitis, trichomoniasis vaginitis, acute conjunctivitis, chronic suppurative otitis media,
cervical spondylosis, ear eczema, and more. And its pharmacology seems have more
related information and evidence.
Amur corktree bark side effects and contraindications:
The safety of Amur corktree bark is also a major concern. And it was rated with a class 2B by the AHPA. That's to say, it should be avoided in pregnant women. And it is reported that overdose of this herb may lead to vomiting and nausea.
Functions:
1.Being as diuretic and cooling herb that stimulates the liver
and gall bladder. It has been used traditionally to lower fever
and to reduce blood pressure and blood sugar levels;
2.Having a strong antibacterial effect and being used internally to treat diarrhea, dysentery, enteritis, vaginal infections,
acute urinary tract infections, abscesses, tumors, jaundice,
night sweats and skin diseases;
3.Phellodendron bark is bitter in taste and cold in action. Reducing inflammation and dampness, 4.Anti-bacterial and
anti-viral activity;
5. To eliminate any disease characterized by hectic fever.