Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis (Shuang Gou Teng)

Alias: Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, Shuang Gou Teng, Uncaria Stem

Taste: Bitter, Sweet, Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

Shuang Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis) has significant effects such as clearing heat, detoxifying, calming the liver, extinguishing wind, and stopping spasms. It is commonly used to treat symptoms caused by wind-heat, such as headaches, dizziness, liver fire, and convulsions. It is particularly effective for treating conditions caused by internal wind in the liver, such as epilepsy, seizures, and tremors.

Additionally, Shuang Gou Teng has cooling and blood-purifying properties and is used to treat skin conditions caused by heat toxins, such as eczema, ulcers, and abscesses. It helps reduce the accumulation of heat toxins in the body, alleviating symptoms caused by damp-heat.

Modern studies show that Shuang Gou Teng contains alkaloid compounds, such as indole and other alkaloids, which have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, and analgesic effects. It also has a protective effect on the nervous system, helping to regulate nerve excitability and relieve symptoms associated with neurological disorders, such as headaches, insomnia, and depression.