Our evidence-based analysis on phellodendron amurense features 18 unique references to scientific papers.
Phellodendron Amurense (PA), also known as CorkTree, is a chinese herb used to historically treat different forms of inflammation and bone pain.
As a plant, it contains a few potent chemicals which exert pharmacological-like properties and is of interest as a treatment for various disease states.
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Although there is not enough evidence to suggest an optimal dosage, a dose of 250-500mg taken twice a day with meals is usually advocated.
Rutaceae, Amur Cork Tree, Kihada, Nexrutine, Corktree, Huangbai
Magnolia officinalis (combination known as Relora)
As a whole plant, different subsets may act synergistically with each other. If attempting to replicate a dose found in one of the subcomponents (say, Berberine) it would be prudent to use the isolated component rather than the herb unless evidence suggests both are effective.
Phellodendron Amurense has both fat and water soluble components and should be taken with food to ensure everything is absorbed well
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