Gou Teng Powder Uncaria Stem Powder Fine Ground Herbal Bulk 500g

Gou Teng Powder, known in TCM as Gou Teng (钩藤), is a fine powder ground from the dried hooked stems and thorny branches of Uncaria rhynchophylla. Traditionally associated with cooling properties and the liver and pericardium channels, this herb is valued in classical formulas. Sold as a food-grade raw botanical powder for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Fine powder ground from dried Gou Teng hooked stems and branches
• Botanical source Uncaria rhynchophylla, a classic TCM herb
• Also known as Ying Zhua Feng, Gou Cao, and Dao Gua Ci in folk tradition
• Freshly milled to order with full-spec wholesale and retail supply
• Suitable for decoction blending and traditional herbal formulas

Quality & Sensory

The powder is typically light yellowish-brown to tan with a fine, smooth texture and a faint herbal aroma. Its taste is traditionally described as mildly sweet with a slightly cooling character when prepared.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to traditional herbal decoctions prepared with other botanicals
• Blend into customized powder formulas as directed by a practitioner
• Incorporate into herbal teas or warm infusions in traditional practice
• Use in seasonal wellness recipes following classical preparation methods

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Gou Teng is traditionally associated with calming liver yang and extinguishing internal wind, and it appears in classical formulas such as Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin. It is traditionally prepared by brief decoction added near the end of cooking, and folk practice also uses the vine, known as Ying Zhua Feng or Dao Gua Ci, in seasonal herbal drinks.

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