Uncaria stem (Gouteng)
Uncaria rhynchophylla (Miq.) Jacks. (Fam. Rubiaceae)
Pharmaceutical Name: Ramulus Uncariae
cum Uncis
Botanical Name: 1. Uncaria rhynchophylla (Miq.) Jacks.; 2. Uncaria
hirsuta Havil.; 3. Uncaria sinensis (Oliv.)
Havil; 4. Uncaria sessilifructus
Roxb.; 5. Uncaria macrophylla Wall. (Fam. Rubiaceae)
Common Name:
Uncaria stem with hooks, Gambir
plant, Stems and thorns.
Source of Earliest Record: Mingyi Bielu.
Part
Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations: The uncaria stems with hooks
are gathered in spring or autumn, dried in the sun and cut into pieces.
Properties
& Taste: Sweet and slightly cold.
Meridians: Liver and pericardium.
Functions: 1. To eliminate endogenous
wind and stop spasms; 2. To clear heat and pacify the liver.
Indications & Combinations:
1. Stirring up of the liver wind by
excessive heat manifested as high fever, spasms and convulsions. Uncaria
stem (Gouteng) is used with Antelope's horn (Lingyangjiao), Chrysanthemum
flower (Juhua) and Gypsum (Shigao).
2. Deficient yin of the liver and kidneys
and hyperactivity of liver yang or excessive heat in the liver meridian
manifested as dizziness, vertigo, blurred vision and headache. Uncaria stem
(Gouteng) is used with Scutellaria root (Huangqin), Prunella spike (Xiakucao),
Sea-ear shell (Shijueming) and Chrysanthemum flower (Juhua).
Dosage: 10-15
g, decocted in water for an oral dose. Not to be decocted for a long time.
Cautions & Contraindications: This
herb should not be cooked for a long time.
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