Gou Teng (Gambir Vine Stems and Thorns)

Herb 3 of 9 in Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors

Channels:
HT, LIV

Properties:
Sweet, Cool

Latin Name:
Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis

Gou Teng means "Hook Vine"

In Progress...

Contraindications and Cautions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

e Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang (Ass Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk Decoction)
Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
Hui Chun Dan (Return of Spring Special Pill)
Formulas that Clear Heat and Open the Orifices
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang (Antelope Horn and Uncaria Decoction)
Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind
Sheng Tie Luo Yin (Iron Filings Decoction)
Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction)
Formulas that Extinguish Internal Wind

References

Herbs

13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
- Dan Bensky

25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
- Fugh-Berman A.

17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen

26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
- Max Wichtl

Formulas

15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
- Dan Bensky

18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
- Him Che. Yeung

16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
- Qiao Yi

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.