Herbs

Uncaria

uncaria elliptica gou-teng gou teng extract gou teng (uncaria rhynchophylla) dried stalk liquid extract ramulus uncariae (hook) extract uncaria rhynchophylla uncaria rhynchophylla branch extract uncaria rhynchophylla branch, hook, stem extract uncaria rhynchophylla extract uncaria rhynchophylla hook extract uncaria rhynchophylla stalk extract, dry uncaria rhynchophylla stem extract Uncaria rhynchophylla
4 forms

Dietary Supplement Label Database

Ingredient group data in NutriNav is aligned with the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD).

DSLD group id
3835

Compare All Forms

4 forms

Compare supplement forms of Uncaria by absorption quality and what your body actually gets from each:

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Form Absorption Steps to absorb Notes Action
Uncaria (unspecified)
  • DSLD group id: 3835
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Uncaria elliptica
  • DSLD group id: 6573
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Uncaria rhynchophylla — — — View →
Uncaria sinensis
  • DSLD group id: 6574
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Also appears on labels as

Additional names seen on supplement labels for forms of this ingredient (beyond the main aliases above).

gou teng hook extract, dry, uncaria, Uncaria (unspecified), uncaria elliptica extract, uncaria gambir stem extract, uncaria sinensis stem with hooks extract, dry, uncaria stem extract, wildcrafted gou teng extract, wild harvested gou teng powder extract

Type: Herbs

Plant-based supplements derived from leaves, roots, flowers, or other plant parts. Often used in traditional medicine systems.

Absorption: Many herbs require specific extraction methods or co-factors (like piperine for curcumin) for optimal absorption.

Interactions: Herbs can have significant drug interactions. Some herbs have blood-thinning effects. Consult healthcare provider before use.