- Also known as 'Uña de gato'
- Helps to maintain flexible joints
- Contributes to the immune system
Cat’s claw or ‘Uña de gato’ is a climbing vine that is native to the Peruvian Amazon and gains its name from the barbed ‘claws’ with which it climbs the jungle canopy. Cat’s claw has been used by rainforest tribes to contribute to the immune system and helps to maintain flexible joints, and it is still well known for these benefits today.
There are many actives in Cat's claw - including alkaloids thought to contribute to the immune system, and a group of chemicals called quinovic acid glycosides. Other actives are carboxyl alkyl esters, sterols (beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and campesterol) and antioxidants.
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INGREDIENTS
ALLERGEN-INFO
BOTANICAL-INFO
VEGETARIAN/VEGAN
Take 3 capsules per day before food or as recommended by your practitioner.
Pure powdered bark of Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa) 500mg. Capsule shell: vegetable cellulose.
Due to its immune-stimulating effects, Cat’s claw should not be used with medications intended to suppress the immune system, such as cyclosporine, and should not be used by those who have had or are going to have transplant surgery, bone marrow transplants or skin grafts. High doses of Cat’s claw should also be avoided by pregnant women and those who are seeking to get pregnant (however - it is not recommended as a reliable contraceptive). Cat’s claw may potentiate coumadin and blood-thinning drugs.
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Botanical names: Uncaria tomentosa.
Common names: Cat’s claw, Casha, Garbato, Hawk’s claw, Huasca, Samento, Uña de gato.
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