Gou Teng Hook Vine 98 Hooks 500g Dried Uncaria Stem Pieces for Herbal Tea and Decoction

Gou Teng (钩藤), also called Gouteng, is the dried hooked stem and thorn of Uncaria rhynchophylla, a classic vine in Chinese herbal tradition. In TCM theory it is considered cool in nature with sweet flavor, traditionally associated with the Liver and Pericardium channels. These naturally sun-dried hook pieces are commonly simmered as a decoction or steeped in wine. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially for special populations.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gou Teng (钩藤) dried hook vine pieces from Hunan
• Botanical source Uncaria rhynchophylla, a well-known TCM vine herb
• 98-hook grade selected for distinct curved hooks and clean cut sections
• Naturally sun-dried with no added processing agents
• Suited for traditional decoctions, herbal wine, and daily herbal tea

Quality & Sensory

Typically light brown to reddish-brown hook segments with firm woody texture and a subtle herbal aroma. When simmered, the liquor is typically pale amber with a mild, slightly bitter and astringent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into a traditional herbal decoction
• Steeped as a mild daily herbal tea
• Infused in wine with other culinary herbs
• Combined into seasonal herbal soup packs

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 classical formulas such as Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin. Traditionally it is added near the end of a decoction and simmered briefly, and it is also paired with chrysanthemum or cassia seed in folk herbal teas.

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