Gou Teng Uncaria Hooked Stem 70% Hook Rate 500g Dried Herb for Decoction

Gou Teng (钩藤), also called Gambir Vine or Cat's Claw Hook, is the dried hooked stem of Uncaria rhynchophylla, a classic TCM botanical. This batch is sourced from Hunan with a 70% hook rate and supplied as whole dried segments in natural form. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and calming internal wind. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use under professional herbal guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gou Teng (钩藤) dried hooked stems in natural whole form
• Botanical source Uncaria rhynchophylla with a 70% hook rate
• Sourced from Hunan province in China
• Supplied as 500g resealable food-grade bag
• Traditional TCM herb commonly used in decoctions and formulas

Quality & Sensory

Typically the segments show reddish-brown to grayish-brown stems with curved hooks, a hard woody texture and a faint herbal aroma. Decocted liquid is typically light brown with a mild, slightly bitter taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmer into traditional herbal decoctions
• Add to herbal formulas prepared by practitioners
• Combine with other TCM herbs for daily herbal tea brewing
• Use in seasonal wellness soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Gou Teng is traditionally used to extinguish internal wind and clear liver heat, and it frequently appears in formulas aimed at calming the body. It is commonly decocted alone or paired with herbs such as Ju Hua, Tian Ma or Shi Jue Ming. Decoction is usually brief, with hooks added toward the end of simmering in traditional preparation.

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