Gou Teng (Uncaria rhynchophylla) — Dried Food-Herb Stems & Hooks for Tea & Soup
Price range: $5.71 through $13.32
Description
Gou Teng (Uncaria rhynchophylla), known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Gōu Téng (钩藤) and also called Gambir Vine or Cat's Claw Stem, is the dried stem and hook-bearing twig of a traditional food herb. For centuries it has been prized as a calming, wind-extinguishing herb used to ease headaches, dizziness, and restlessness. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet focused herb for clearing heat, settling the spirit, and calming Liver wind.
Key Selling Points
- Traditional wind-calming food herb
- Dried Gou Teng stems and hooks
- Uncaria rhynchophylla
- Sulfur-free, clean new-crop quality
- Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup
Quality & Sensory
Each batch is carefully dried to preserve its reddish-brown to grey-brown color, slender hooked stems, and mild woody aroma. When decocted, the stems yield a light amber infusion with a gentle, subtly sweet and slightly bitter taste, leaving a clean, refreshing finish without harshness.
Technical Specifications
| Product Type | Dried Herb Stems and Hooks |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Gou Teng |
| Botanical Name | Uncaria rhynchophylla |
| Form | Dried Stems and Hooked Twigs |
| Origin | Hunan, China |
| Net Weight | 500g |
Usage Scenarios
- Herbal decoction and tea blends
- Chinese-style soup and broth
- Seasonal calming tea
- Soup-pack ingredient
- Daily food-herb infusion
Traditional Uses
In folk herbal practice, Gou Teng is decocted into teas, soups, and gentle calming formulas to support daily balance during stressful or restless periods. It is a common ingredient in traditional decoctions where it pairs with ingredients like chrysanthemum, mulberry leaf, and jujube. As a tea, it is brewed alone or blended with other food herbs for a light, mildly sweet infusion.
FAQ Q&A
Q: What is Gou Teng?
A: Gou Teng is the common Chinese name for dried stems and hooked twigs of Uncaria rhynchophylla, also called Gambir Vine. It is a traditional food herb used in tea and decoction.
Q: What is the traditional wellness value of Gou Teng?
A: In traditional Chinese food wellness culture, Gou Teng is associated with calming Liver wind, clearing heat, and settling the spirit. It is often used in teas and decoctions for daily seasonal balance.
Q: How do I use dried Gou Teng?
A: Rinse the stems and simmer them in water for a decoction, or brew them in hot water as part of a tea blend. Adjust the quantity to your recipe and taste preference.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Packaging specifications | Almost all with hooks 0 5kg piece, 90 hook included 0 5kg piece, Contains hook 75 0 5kg piece, Including hook 50 0 5kg piece, Including hook 30 0 5kg piece, Sliding rod hook vine 0 5kg piece |
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