Gou Teng 钩藤 Dried Uncaria Hook Vine 500g Anhui New Harvest Decoction Herb

Gou Teng (钩藤), the dried hook-bearing stem of Uncaria rhynchophylla, is a classic Chinese herbal material supplied as sun-dried vine segments. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and calming internal wind, and it is commonly used in decoctions and herbal formulas. This batch is sourced from Anhui and sold as a raw edible agricultural product for traditional herbal preparation.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gou Teng (钩藤) dried Uncaria hook vine from Anhui
• New harvest with sun-dried processing and no imported material
• Traditionally used in TCM decoctions for liver heat and wind patterns
• Sold as raw edible agricultural produce suitable for wholesale and retail
• 500g pack with 12-month shelf life when stored cool and dry

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried hooks and stems are reddish-brown to purplish-brown with a hard, woody texture and slightly raised hook nodes. The aroma is mild and grassy, and decocted liquid typically tastes light, bitter, and slightly astringent.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to multi-herb formulas prepared by herbal practitioners
• Brewed as a light traditional herbal tea after decoction
• Used in seasonal herbal soup preparations

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gou Teng is traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and extinguishing internal wind, and it frequently appears in formulas paired with herbs such as Ju Hua, Tian Ma, and Shi Jue Ming. It is usually added to decoctions in the final minutes of simmering, and it is also used in folk practice as a gentle seasonal herbal tea.

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