
uncaria / cat's claw
钩藤gōu téng · Uncaria rhynchophylla
Category
extinguish Liver Wind
Nature
cool
Taste
sweet
Meridians
Liver, Pericardium
Dosage
6–15 g
at the end of cooking
Functions
calms liver heat, stops convulsions clears heat, calms liver yang
Indications
seizures (including those in children) Dizziness and headache caused by liver yang hypertension (according to current data)
Contraindications
⚠️ It doesn't take long to cook—add it at the end
Notes
Cooling grass for “hot” liver wind: calms yang and relieves spasms; it should be boiled briefly to preserve the active alkaloids. Family: Rubiaceae Part used: twigs with hooks Active constituents: indole alkaloids (rhinophylline)
For education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified practitioner.