Gou+Teng+(Uncaria)

[[image:Gou_Teng_.jpg width="116" height="266" align="right"]]Gou Teng (Uncaria) ["Hook Vine"]
Category: Herbs that Subdue Liver Yang & Extinguish Wind Nature : Slightly Cold Flavors: Sweet Channels: LR, PC

Functions: Extinguish Liver wind for relieving convulsion; **clear Liver heat** & subdue Liver Yang rising Indications: 1. convulsion due to stirring up of **Liver wind [expels]** 2. Headache, Dizziness or vertigo due to Liver Yang rising [convulsions, spasms]

Dosage: 10-15g., short cook [less than 20 min.]

Contra: N/A