Gou Teng Dried Uncaria Hooks 500g Wholesale Sulfur-Free New Stock 95% Hook Rate

Gou Teng (钩藤), also called Gambir Plant or Cat's Claw Hooks, is the dried hooked stem of Uncaria rhynchophylla, a classic herb in the Raw Herbs & Botanicals category. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the Liver and Pericardium channels. These cleaned and cut hooks are sulfur-free and stored dry, suitable for decoction or herbal formulas. This product is a food-grade raw botanical and is not intended to replace medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Gou Teng hooks with a high 95% hook rate for consistent quality
• Sulfur-free processing with dry-warehouse storage for freshness
• Botanical source Uncaria rhynchophylla, known in TCM as Gou Teng (钩藤)
• Cleaned and cut form ready for decoction or herbal blending
• Bulk-friendly supply starting from 500g with grinding service available

Quality & Sensory

Typically the hooks show a reddish-brown to purplish-brown surface with firm woody texture and a single or paired curved hook. The aroma is mild and grassy, and a decoction typically yields a light, slightly bitter and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal formulas prepared by practitioners
• Blended into cooling herbal teas in season
• Ground into powder for external or culinary applications

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Gou Teng is traditionally associated with calming the Liver and extinguishing internal wind, and it is a common ingredient in formulas such as Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin. Traditionally it is added near the end of decoction to preserve its properties. It is also used in seasonal herbal drinks and combined with herbs like Ju Hua and Xia Ku Cao in folk practice.

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