I think this herb is fascinating ! I haven’t come across this herb for a long time. It is the Amur Cork tree. Animal studies with this tree have effects benefiting the neuroprotection for the brain. The studie smost interesting is protecting dopamine levels.
Phellodendron amurense is a species of tree in the family Rutaceae, commonly called the Amur cork tree. It is a major source of huáng bò, one of the 50 fundamental herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Scientific research has also shown that phellodendron bark acts as an inhibitor of the enzyme MAO-B If you inhibit MAO-B studies shown it may improve lifespan. Since dopamine is the neurotransmitter in Parksinson’s disease it will interesting to see the effects of this group of patients.