Uncaria ( 钩藤 ) ...Chinese Herb...
Latin
Plant Name
Uncariae Cum Uncis
Pinyin
Mandarin Name
Gou Teng
Common
English Name
Gambir
Part
of Plant Used
Stems and thorns
Nature
Cool
Taste
Sweet
Meridians
Entered
Liver, Heart
Common
Usages
This herb is used in formulas that treat high blood pressure, headaches,
red eyes, irritability and dizziness (TCM: Liver Yang rising); also has been
found useful in treating tremors, seizures, and Blood toxicity during pregnancy
or childbirth (TCM: Liver heat with internal Liver wind).
Traditional
Usages and Functions
Extinguishes wind and alleviates spasms; quells heat and pacifies Liver;
releases exterior.
Common
Formulas Used In
Leonuris and Achyranthes
Processing
Required
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Remarks
When preparing as a tea, add Uncaria last.
Cautions
in Use
None
Leave Uncaria
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