Note: the actions, contraindications and usage sections are currently published in Arabic (primary market content); translations are in progress. Herb name, nature, taste and meridians are shown as is.

Gou Teng

钩藤 Gou Teng

Uncariae Ramulus Cum Uncis

Nature

凉

Taste

甘

📍

Meridians

肝 · 心包

💊 Actions

Clears liver fire and stops convulsions and tremors; used for high blood pressure, dizziness, and infantile convulsions.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in cold-deficiency of the spleen and stomach; must be added at the end and decocted only for the last 10-15 minutes.

📖 Usage & Dosage

3-12 grams.

🏠 Gambir Vine / Uncaria

The Arabic colloquial name means "small hooks"; it is a blood-pressure-lowering herb that has only been seriously studied in modern times.