Herbal Information on Gou Teng with Hooks in Concentrated Powder Form
What is Gou Teng?
Gou Teng, or Uncaria rhynchophylla, is a traditional Chinese herb often used in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Known for its ability to calm the liver and extinguish internal wind, Gou Teng is commonly used to treat conditions such as hypertension, dizziness, headaches, and convulsions. It works by reducing excess yang and clearing heat, making it effective in managing symptoms like high blood pressure, tremors, and migraines. This herb has a long history of use in TCM for promoting overall neurological health and balance.
Gou Teng in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):
Gou Teng (Uncaria rhynchophylla), also known as Gambir vine, is an herb commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is primarily valued for its ability to calm the liver and extinguish wind, making it effective for treating conditions like:
- Hypertension: Helps to lower high blood pressure.
Hypertension Treatment: Studies have shown that Gou Teng helps in lowering blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and improving circulation. Read more on PubMed. - Dizziness and Vertigo: Alleviates symptoms related to liver wind.
- Convulsions and Tremors: Used in conditions involving spasms or tremors, such as epilepsy.
Neuroprotective Effects: Research indicates that Gou Teng has significant neuroprotective properties, which can be beneficial in treating conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. Read more on PubMed - Headaches: Relieves headaches associated with liver yang rising.
Common Name: Uncaria Vine with Hooks, Uncaria rhynchophylla vine, Gamdir vine, Uncaria stems with hooks, Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis, tiao teng
Botanical Name: Uncaria rhynchophylla twig and thorn
Pin Yin Name: Gou Teng
Other Ingredients: Dextrin (non GMO corn)
Package Size: 100 grams (3.5 oz.)
Form: Powder Concentrate
Origin: China
Brand: Plum Flower
Cautions: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Naturally Occurring Components: rhynchophylline, isorhynchophylline, corynoxeine, isocorynoxeine, corynantheine, dihydrocorynantheine, hirsutine, hirsuteine, isorhynchophylline, corynoxeine, isocorynoxeine, hirstuine, hirusteine, corynantheine, dihydro-corynantheine
Product Properties: Sweet, Cool
Channels: Heart, Liver
Summary on Gou Teng
- Extinguishes Wind
- Drains Liver Heat
- Alleviates Spasms
- Releases the Exterior - fever, headaches
- Pacifies Liver Yang
Gou teng drains liver heat and pacifies the liver. It also extinguishes wind and eases spasms. Gou Teng is the Pin Yin name, which translates into English literally as "hook vine." Uncaria vine, or gambir, has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Get professional help to see if this is the right herb for you. Gou Teng enters the Pericardium and Liver channels.
Some varieties of Uncaria vine are called Cat's Claw. Check the botanical name to be sure you have the correct herb.
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Reference:
alternativehealing.org
https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA303011061&sid=googleScholar&v=2.1&it=r&linkaccess=abs&issn=01438042&p=AONE&sw=w
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1469066717694044
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8208063/
https://examine.com/supplements/gou-teng/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28657449/
https://dmd.aspetjournals.org/content/dmd/early/2023/02/16/dmd.122.001234.full.pdf
