Gou Teng (Uncaria rhynchophylla) — Dried Gambir Vine Stem & Hook Pieces, Food Herb for Tea & Soup

Gou Teng (Uncaria rhynchophylla), also known as Gambir Vine or Mi Gōu Téng (钩藤), is the dried stem and hook-bearing twig of a traditional food herb long revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). For centuries, Gou Teng has been prized as a calming, wind-extinguishing herb used to ease headaches, dizziness, and restlessness, and to settle the spirit. Its nature is sweet and slightly cold, making it a gentle yet focused herb for cooling the Liver, calming Liver wind, and harmonizing the nervous system.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional Liver-calming food herb
• Dried Gambir Vine stem and hook pieces
• Uncaria rhynchophylla
• Naturally sun-dried, no additives
• Suitable for tea, decoction, and soup

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is naturally sun-dried to preserve the pale brownish-green color of the stems and the characteristic curved hooks. The texture is firm and slightly woody, with a mild, faintly grassy aroma. When decocted, Gou Teng yields a light, subtly sweet and gently astringent infusion that blends smoothly with other herbs.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Herbal tea blends
• Traditional decoctions
• Chinese-style soup and broth
• Seasonal calming tonics
• Soup-pack ingredient

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, Gou Teng is decocted into teas, soups, and calming formulas to ease occasional restlessness and support a settled mind. It is a common ingredient in traditional wind-calming decoctions, where it pairs with herbs like Tian Ma, Ju Hua, and Bai Ji Li. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with chrysanthemum and goji berry for a light, mildly sweet infusion.

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