Gou Teng Uncaria Stem with Hooks 1000g Dried Chinese Herb for Decoction

Gou Teng (钩藤), also called Gou Ding, is the dried hooked stem of Uncaria rhynchophylla, a classic Chinese herbal material supplied as whole natural form. In TCM theory it is traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and calming internal wind, and it is commonly used in herbal decoctions. This 1000g bag contains dried stem sections with hooks, suitable for culinary herbal preparation. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use as advised by a qualified practitioner.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Gou Teng (钩藤) hooked stems in natural whole form
• Botanical source Uncaria rhynchophylla, a well-known TCM herb
• Rich in hooks with double-hook stem sections selected
• Traditionally associated with clearing liver heat and calming wind in TCM
• 1000g value bag suited to decoction and culinary herbal use

Quality & Sensory

Typically the dried stems are light brown to reddish-brown with slender hooked branches and a hard, woody texture. The aroma is mild and slightly grassy, and decocted liquid typically tastes faintly bitter with a clean herbal character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in traditional herbal decoctions
• Added to herbal soup preparations under practitioner guidance
• Used in culinary herbal recipes as directed
• Blended into multi-herb formulas prescribed by a TCM practitioner

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice Gou Teng is traditionally used in formulas aimed at clearing liver heat and extinguishing internal wind, and it is often paired with herbs such as Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum) or Tian Ma (Gastrodia) in classic decoctions. It is usually added near the end of simmering in traditional preparation. Use should follow the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

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