Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)

Cat's Claw Tablets Information
DAILY INTAKE: 1-2 tablets with food.
Active ingredients per tablet:
Cat's Claw Standardised 4:1 Extract_________250mg
equivalent to:
Cat's Claw______________________________1000mg
(naturally containing alkaloids and glycosides)

Other ingredients
Calcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Acacia, Stearic Acid, Silica, Magnesium Stearate

Cat's Claw Tincture Information
DAILY INTAKE: 15-20 drops in water or juice twice a day.
Active ingredient:
Uncaria Tomentosa

Other ingredients
Alcohol and water mixture

Both products are:
Free from sugar
Free from lactose
Free from yeast
Free from gluten
Free from wheat

Since the 1970s, studies and research have been carried out by scientists in Peru, Germany, Austria, England and other countries, to find out more about the powerful healing properties of Cat's Claw. Today, mainly by word of mouth, it has become one of the best selling herbs in the USA. Not since quinine was discovered in the bark of a Peruvian tree during the seventeenth century had any other rainforest plant ever prompted worldwide attention.

The most attention was given to the oxindole alkaloids found in the bark and roots of Cat's Claw, which have been documented to stimulate the immune system. It is these seven different alkaloids that are credited with having a variety of different medicinal and healing properties. The most immunologically active alkaloid is believed to be Isopteropodin (Isomer A), which increases the immune response in the body and act as antioxidants to rid the body of free radicals. Compounds found in Cat's Claw may also work to kill viruses, bacteria, and other microorganisms that cause disease, and they work to inhibit healthy cells from becoming cancerous.it has been suggested that Cat's claw extracts exert a direct anti-proliferative activity on MCF7 (a breast cancer cell line). This has led to its use as a adjunctive treatment for cancer and AIDS as well as other diseases that negatively impact the immunological system. In addition, the presence of glycosides, proanthocyanidins and beta sitosterol help provide anti-viral and anti-inflammatory support for the body. These alkaloids also exert a beneficial effect on memory.

Colour illustration of a Cat's Claw vine.

This herb's anti-inflammatory properties may help to relieve arthritis, gout, and other inflammatory problems. Cat's claw is considered a remarkably potent inhibitor of TNF-alpha production. The primary mechanism for Cat's claw anti-inflammatory actions appears to be immunomodulation via suppression of TNF-alpha synthesis.

Cat's Claw may help create support for the intestinal and immune systems of the body, and may also creates intestinal support with its ability to cleanse the entire intestinal tract. This cleansing helps create support for people experiencing different stomach and bowel disorders, including: colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and leaky bowel syndrome.

In addition, in one study, human volunteers who took Cat's claw for 8 weeks showed improved DNA repair.

Cat's Claw can often be found combined with other 'immune' herbs with similar healing properties such as Echinacea and may:

reduce pain and inflammation of rheumatism, arthritis and other types of inflammatory problems.
have anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties that inhibits cancerous cell formation.
promote the healing of wounds
be useful for treatment of gastric ulcers and intestinal complaints
help to relieve chronic pain.
enhance immunity by stimulating the immune system
help people experiencing stomach and bowel disorders, including colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky bowel syndrome, gastritis and duodenal ulcers, intestinal inflammation.
help fight both viral and fungal infections such as Herpes and Candida

These products are free from sugar, gluten, wheat, lactose and yeast and contains only vitamins, minerals and natural foodstuffs, together with natural fillers and binders.

Latin Names: Uncaria tomentosa

Common Names: Cat's Claw, Una de Gato, paraguayo, garabato, garbato casha, samento, toron, tambor huasca, una huasca, una de gavilan, hawk’s claw

Suggested Properties:
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antitumorous, antiviral, cytostatic, depurative, diuretic, hypotensive, immunostimulant, vermifuge

Indicated for:
AIDS, arthritis, balancing intestinal flora, bone pain, bowel disorders, bursitis, cancer, candida, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, colitis, Crohn's disease, digestive complaints, duodenal ulcers, fungal infections, gastric ulcers, gastritis, gout, herpes, immune system deficiencies, improving DNA repair, inflammatory problems, intestinal complaints, irritable bowel syndrome, kidney cleanser, leaky bowel syndrome, osteoarthritis, parasites, stimulating the immune system, stomach problems, viral infections, urinary tract inflammation, wounds.

Capsules: Take 1 tablet daily with food.

Extract: 15-25 drops to be taken in a little juice or water, two or three times daily. Use boiling water to reduce alcohol.

Notes:

Cat's claw should not be used by pregnant or lactating women. No reports of toxicity or serious adverse effects. Diarrhea may occur when taken in high doses.

Cat's Claw

(Uncaria tomentosa)

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