Can eucommia help treat joint pain?

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  1. Dr. Maoshing Ni
     
    Dr. Maoshing Ni answered:
    The traditional Chinese remedy for back and joint pain is the herb eucommia, which strengthens bones, tendons and ligaments. Western studies with rats confirm that both the leaves and the bark of eucommia contain a compound that encourages the development of collagen, an important part of connective tissues such as skin, tendons and ligaments. A typical dosage is 350 mg twice a day.
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