Cat's Claw Vine (Gou Teng)
Uncaria rhynchophylla
A hooked vine used for high blood pressure, headaches, tremors, and childhood convulsions.
Traditional use (tcm): A hooked vine used for high blood pressure, headaches, tremors, and childhood convulsions.
A hooked vine used for high blood pressure, headaches, tremors, and childhood convulsions.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A hooked vine used for high blood pressure, headaches, tremors, and childhood convulsions.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- May lower blood pressure; caution with antihypertensives.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
May lower blood pressure; caution with antihypertensives.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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