Gou Teng Uncaria Stem 500g Dried Hook Vine Herbal Tea Slices for Decoction

Gou Teng (钩藤), also written Gou Teng (勾藤), is the dried hooked stem and thorn of Uncaria rhynchophylla, a classic vine in the Chinese herbal apothecary. In TCM theory it is sweet in flavor and slightly cold in nature, traditionally associated with the Liver and Pericardium channels. These dried cut pieces are suited to decoction, herbal tea blends, and traditional formulas under practitioner guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gou Teng (钩藤) dried stem pieces from the Uncaria vine
• Botanical source Uncaria rhynchophylla, a staple TCM herb
• Traditionally associated with the Liver channel in Chinese herbal theory
• Cut pieces convenient for decoction, tea, and herbal formulas
• Also known as Shuang Gou Teng, referring to twin-hooked stems

Quality & Sensory

Typically reddish-brown to grayish-brown stems with distinct curved hooks, a hard woody texture, and a mild earthy aroma. When decocted, the brew is typically light amber with a faintly bitter, slightly sweet taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered into traditional herbal decoctions
• Brewed as a mild herbal tea, often added near the end of cooking
• Combined with other TCM herbs such as Ju Hua or Tian Ma in classic pairings
• Used in seasonal wellness formulas prepared at home

Traditional Uses

In TCM practice, Gou Teng is traditionally used to extinguish internal wind and calm the Liver, and it appears in classical formulas such as Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin. It is commonly decocted with herbs like Tian Ma, Ju Hua, and Shi Jue Ming. Traditional preparation often calls for adding it during the final minutes of simmering to preserve its properties.

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