Cortex Eucommiae (Du Zhong) is the dried bark of Eucommia ulmoides Oliv..  
 
Eucommia extracts possess pharmacological activities, which can help combat osteoporosis, alleviate renal fibrosis, improve myocardial infarction symptoms, and exhibit anti-fatigue properties, among others. 
 
Eucommia polysaccharides have been widely used in food, health products and cosmetics, and these can be further considered for use in a range of medications, functional foods and animal husbandry.