Catechu Hook Vine (Uncaria rhynchophylla)

儿茶钩藤ér chá gōu téngErchagouteng

Uncaria rhynchophylla · Plant

Uncaria rhynchophylla
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Indications

Cautions

May lower blood pressure; avoid with hypertension medications; may have sedative effects; avoid during pregnancy.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists Catechu Hook Vine for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

Bleeding Due To External InjuryBlood EjectionContract Damp & Close SoresDamp-sore With Flowing WaterEnduring SoresFloodingGan Of Teeth & GumHematocheziaHematuriaHemoptysisHemorrhoids & Swollen Welling AbscessMouth SorePhlegm-heat Cough

TCM actions

What the catalogue says Catechu Hook Vine does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Clear Heat & Resolve PhlegmStanch Bleeding & Settle Pain

Other entries for Uncaria rhynchophylla

Hook Vine 钩藤Smooth Shiny Hook Vine 平滑发亮钩藤