Uncaria rhynchophylla
Kampo herb for hypertension, headache, dizziness, and childhood convulsions. The hook-bearing stems are the medicinal part, used in Yokukansan formula.
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May interact with antihypertensives and sedatives.
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Discontinue before surgery due to blood pressure effects.
Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea.
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