These little hooks are said to "hook the wind" in the body.

Alternative Names

• gou teng san
• Diao Teng San
• Uncaria Powder
• kou teng san
• kon teng san
• tyoto san
• chotosan
• Chōtō-san
• 釣藤散
• ちょうとうさん
• TJ47; TJ-47; TJ 47

Benefits

• supports mental clarity
• regulates blood flow in the head
• addresses transitory sensation of heavy-headedness
• cools transitory hot flashes
• relaxes neck and shoulder tension
• regulates blood pressure and

Ingredients

Gou Teng 芶藤 stems of gambir vine; gambir, uncaria vine Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis

Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng

Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos

Mai Men Dong 麥門冬 ophiopogon tuber Ophiopogonis Radix

Chen Pi 陳皮 aged tangerine peel, citrus Citri reticulatae Pericarpium

Ban Xia 半夏 pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae [supports pregnancy]

Fang Feng 防風 saposhnikovia root, ledebouriella root, siler Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae

Ju Hua 菊花 chrysanthemum flower Flos Chrysanthemi Morifolii

Gan Jiang 乾姜 dried ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma [use caution if pregnant]

Shi Gao 石膏 gypsum Gypsum Fibrosum

Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]

This formula can be used to support health with or without symptoms. If symptoms are present, take 1 level teaspoon of the powder (8 capsules) three times daily. When symptoms are not present, take 1/2 level teaspoon (4 capsules), two times daily. Empty stomach is best for efficient absorption, but not essential. [More...]

At this dosage, your order will last approximately this long (?):

• 100 grams powder (capsules or powder): 8 to 25 days
• 200 grams powder (powder only): 19 to 56 days