Gou Teng Uncaria Hook Vine 500g Dried Herb for Decoction and Tea
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Gou Teng Uncaria Hook Vine 500g Dried Herb for Decoction and Tea

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Description

Gou Teng (钩藤), also called Gou Teng (钩藤), is the dried hooked stem of Uncaria rhynchophylla, a classic TCM botanical. In TCM theory it is associated with the liver and pericardium channels and has a sweet and slightly cold nature. Traditionally used in decoctions and herbal formulas, it is supplied as dried cut stem pieces for herbal preparation.

Gou Teng Uncaria Hook Vine 500g Dried Herb for Decoction and Tea overview

Key Selling Points

  • Dried Gou Teng (钩藤) hooked stems from Uncaria rhynchophylla
  • Classic TCM herb traditionally associated with liver channel entry
  • Cut stem pieces suitable for decoction and herbal formulas
  • Nitrogen-flushed packaging with 12-month shelf life
  • 500g bulk bag suited to regular herbal preparation
Gou Teng Uncaria Hook Vine 500g Dried Herb for Decoction and Tea key features

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems show a reddish-brown to yellowish-brown surface with characteristic curved hooks. The pieces are firm and woody in texture with a faint herbal aroma and a mild, slightly astringent taste when decocted.

Gou Teng Uncaria Hook Vine 500g Dried Herb for Decoction and Tea quality and texture

Technical Specifications

Product Type Dried TCM herb
Chinese Name 钩藤
Pinyin Gou Teng
Botanical Name Uncaria rhynchophylla
Plant Part Dried stem with hooks
Net Weight 500g
Gou Teng Uncaria Hook Vine 500g Dried Herb for Decoction and Tea specifications

Usage Scenarios

  • Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
  • Blended into TCM formulas with other botanicals
  • Prepared as a mild herbal tea infusion
  • Used in seasonal herbal soup preparation

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gou Teng is traditionally used in decoctions, often added near the end of cooking. It is a common ingredient in classical formulas and is traditionally paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (chrysanthemum) and Tian Ma (gastrodia). Practitioners have long associated it with seasonal herbal routines, particularly in warm months.

FAQ Q&A

Q: What is this product?

A: It is 500g of dried Gou Teng (钩藤), the hooked stem of Uncaria rhynchophylla, supplied as cut pieces for herbal preparation.

Q: What is its traditional value?

A: In TCM theory, Gou Teng is sweet and slightly cold and is traditionally associated with the liver and pericardium channels. It has long been used in decoctions and classical formulas.

Q: How is it commonly prepared?

A: It is typically simmered in decoctions, often added in the final minutes of cooking, or infused as a mild herbal tea.

Additional information

Weight N/A
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Packaging specifications Uncaria 500g, Uncaria 250g, Uncaria 100g, Uncaria 50g

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