Gambir Plant
Uncariae Ramulus Cumuncis, Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis
Gou Teng

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Sweet; cool

Part(s) used

Hooked stem-branch

Potential toxicity/side effects

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To remove heat, subdue hyperactivity of the liver, and arrest convulsions.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Infant fright wind and night crying, exuberant heat stirring wind, epilepsy of pregnancy, liver yang dizziness, liver fire headache.