Uncaria Hook and Chrysanthemum Tea

Why people make this tea

Parkinson’s disease progresses gradually and can be deeply disorienting — the hand tremor, slowed gait, and stiffness that begin on one side of the body are early signs that deserve prompt medical attention. Chinese food therapists have long used uncaria hook (gou teng) as part of herbal protocols to support tremor management. Modern research has identified a compound in uncaria called isorhynchophylline, which is associated with effects on the brain proteins implicated in Parkinson’s disease. This tea is not a cure, but many practitioners use it as a gentle daily support alongside prescribed medication. Paired with chrysanthemum, it is cooling, pleasant-tasting, and easy to prepare.