Sichuan Eucommia Male Flowers

Sichuan Eucommia Male Flowers

　　Wangcang is situated in the Micang Mountain area along the magical 32nd parallel north. The region enjoys a favorable climate with abundant sunlight, ample rainfall, and significant topographical variation. It lies within a transitional zone from high mountains in the north to mid-to-low mountains in the south, with elevations ranging from 380 to 2,281 meters. The substantial elevation differences result in distinct vertical climates and notable day-night temperature variations, which are highly conducive to the growth of Eucommia. The local soils are mainly mountainous yellow soil and mountainous yellow-brown soil, both very suitable for the growth of Eucommia and the accumulation of dry matter within the plant. With nearly 70% forest coverage—amounting to 3 million mu—Eucommia resources are scattered across 400,000 mu of this forested area, making Wangcang one of China’s three major Eucommia production regions. This is the nationally renowned “Forest-Shaded Medicine Village” and “Hometown of Eucommia,” as well as the only surviving post-Quaternary glacial area where Eucommia still exists—the Micang Mountain area—which is also the origin of Eucommia.

　　Since ancient times, Eucommia has been like an enduring mountain path connecting past and present, stretching from the Quaternary glaciers into the 21st century. As an excellent health product, it helps lower the “three highs” (high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high blood lipids), promotes better sleep, and strengthens immunity.

　　The specialty product “Sichuan Eucommia Male Flowers” from Wangcang was successfully developed and launched on the market in 2011 by Guangyuan Yiming Biotechnology Co., Ltd. Using the flowers of male Eucommia trees and leveraging high-tech equipment and processes, this unique production method achieves cell wall breaking, thereby releasing the active substances within the male flowers that are beneficial to humans, while maintaining the intact form of the flowers. The product can be brewed with hot water or boiled, yielding a brew that is emerald green tinged with golden hues, rich in aroma, and with a long-lasting sweet aftertaste. Its content of bioactive compounds reaches up to 40% (including: total flavonoids 6.57%, aucubin 4.77%, geniposide 1.12%, geniposidic acid 2.08%, chlorogenic acid 2.88%, and hydrolyzed amino acids 23.32%), the highest among similar products nationwide.

　　“Sichuan Eucommia Male Flowers” are of premium quality and uniquely distinctive, earning widespread favor among consumers. The product has been certified as an “organic food” by the China Green Food Development Center (certificate No. 100091300907). It has applied for one invention patent and three design patents; the invention patent is titled “A Drying Method for Eucommia Male Flowers” (ZL201110370971.1). In 2012, the research and production of “Sichuan Eucommia Male Flowers” were included in the National Spark Program by the Ministry of Science and Technology. In the same year, the processing technology project passed the scientific and technological achievement appraisal by the Sichuan Provincial Science and Technology Department (Chuan Ke Jian 2012 No. 52), and won the Special Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress in Guangyuan City. The company’s technology center was designated as a provincial-level enterprise technology center by the People’s Government of Sichuan Province.

　　How to Take Sichuan Eucommia Male Flowers:

　　① Brew with boiling water over 95°C, using 2g per serving. You can steep it 5–6 times. After the color fades, you may chew the remaining flowers in the cup to maximize absorption of the rich natural active compounds and nutrients.

　　② Soak in pure grain liquor for consumption.

　　③ Boil in a thermos for 3–5 minutes (not exceeding 5 minutes), then drink the liquid for enhanced effects. It can be boiled 4–5 times.

　　④ Alternatively, grind 2g into powder and take it orally daily.

　　⑤ It can also be used in soups, using 2g per serving.