What is Uncaria rhynchophylla?
Uncaria rhynchophylla (or Gouteng in Chinese), UNCARIAE RAMULUS CUM UNCIS), is an essential Chinese herbal material with a long history. Uncaria rhynchophylla ethanol-extracted powder, which preserves the Chinese herb’s properties, is also widely used in dietary supplements.
- Its harvest in autumn and winter, remove leaves, cut and dry.
- Parts used: dried stems and branches with hooks.
Uncaria rhynchophylla chemical constituents include:
- Alkaloids: rhynchophylline, isorhynchophylline, corynoxeine,isocorynoxeine, corynoxine,corynoxine B, etc.
- Flavonoids: hypericin, etc.
- Others: mitragynin, isomitragynin, etc.
Research shows that the total alkaloid content of different parts of Uncaria rhynchophylla varies. For example, the underground skin is 0.65%, the epidermis is 0.30%, the hook is 0.28%, the young branches and leaves are 0.18%, and the xylem is 0.022% to 0.04%.
Uncaria rhynchophylla VS Uncaria tomentosa (Cat’s Claw)
Uncaria rhynchophylla and Uncaria tomentosa are both common species of the family of Rubiaceae, and what’s the difference between them?
| Product name | Uncaria rhynchophylla | Uncaria tomentosa |
| Synonym | Gou Teng | Cat’s Claw,uña de gato |
| Origin place | China Guangxi, Jiangxi, Hunan, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Sichuan, Yunnan, etc. | South and Central America, Peru, etc |
| Common species | Uncaria rhynchophylla,Uncaria macrophylla,Uncaria sinensis,
Uncaria sessilifrudus,etc |
Uncaria. tomentosa and Uncaria. guianensis |
| Part used | Dried stem, branch & hooks | Vine bark, root |
| Standardized Extract | 1%-10%Uncaria total alkaloids | 3% alkaloids and 15% phenols |
Uncaria rhynchophylla Extract total alkaloids
It was reported that the active pharmacological component was the alkaloids of Uncaria rhynchophyllina, reprententive are rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline.
Rhyncholphylline, its cas# is 76-66-4, while the CAS number of Isorhynchophylline is 6859-01-4.
Where to buy Uncaria rhynchophylla Extract
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