Eucommia ulmoides (Eucommia ulmoides)
Other names: Eucommia ulmoides
Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)
The elm tree (Eucommia ulmoides), also known as the fat elm or the sycamore, is a deciduous tree native to China. This tree is unique in that it is the only representative of the monotypic gum tree family. In China, the gum tree is harvested for its whole leaf, which is used to make medicines. It is from these leaves that latex is extracted, which is the main ingredient in several traditional Chinese medicines.
The leaves of the elm leaf are used in various products, mainly in the cosmetics and medical industries. In cosmetics, its extracts are often used in skin creams, serums, and other skin preparations because they have antioxidant properties and help protect the skin from damage. The leaves of the gumojilm also contain several active ingredients that have therapeutic effects. The powder of these leaves is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, rheumatism, lack of energy and other health problems. Some studies also show that gumojilm extract can help in the treatment of osteoporosis and other bone diseases. Extracts from the bark of the tree are also used, for example, in the manufacture of adhesives.The active ingredients from the fat tree are also used in dietary preparations for their tonic properties.
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