An anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and alterative.

Description
Cats Claw is an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and alterative.

From Herbal Descriptions by Truman Berst: #3573 Cats CLAW ROOT (Una de Gato) (Unicaria tomentosa) see Samento. Cats Claw is a rainforest herb that grows in the Peruvian Amazon. It has been used by the native healers for many years. In Peru and other Spanish-speaking areas, this herb is known as "Una de Gato" or Cats Claw. This herb has a wide range of therapeutic applications, especially for the digestive and immune systems. Research has been conducted on Cats Claw for over the past two decades, and it has been referred to as "The Opener of the Way" by Dr. Brent W. Davis, D.C. due to its powerful cleansing effects on the intestinal tract. It helps to heal numerous stomach/intestinal disorders, including: Asthma, arthritis, ulcers, Chron's disease, diverticulitis, leaky bowel syndrome, colitis, gastritis, hemorrhoids, fistulas, liver disorders, parasites, and intestinal flora imbalance.

The root of Cats Claw contains alkaloids which help to enhance the phagocytic ability of white blood cell's and macrophages. The alkaloid most stimulating to the immune system is Isopteropodine. It is important to note that there is another species, Uncaria guianensis, which grows in the lowlands, whereas Uncaria tomentosa grows in the highlands. The lowland species has similar properties but does not contain Isopteropodine; therefore, it is less effective as an immune stimulant. Other alkaloids function to inhibit platelet aggregation and thrombosis; thus, they might be beneficial in the prevention of stroke and heart attack. Cats Claw helps to lessen the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. Other conditions which might be treated with Cats Claw include: arthritis and painful joints, rheumatism, cancer, bursitis, genital herpes, herpes zoster, allergies, systemic candidiasis, PMS and irregularities of the menstrual cycle, HIV virus, environmental toxin poisoning, urinary tract and prostate problems.

WARNING: Should not be taken by children. Women who are pregnant should not take cat’s claw. Taking cat’s claw may produce unpredictable results for individuals who have other autoimmune conditions


Ingredients
Cats Claw (Una de gato), R/O Water, 12% Alcohol.

Methodology
Use 6-12 drops in juice, water, under the tongue or as desired. May be taken 3 times daily. Shake well. Store in cool dark place. Keep out of reach of children.

Traditional Historical Uses
Reduces inflammation in arthritis, protects the body from harmful substances, supports the body while undergoing cancer treatments, helps to boost the immune system.

Respiratory Herbs
Bloodroot, Blue Vervain, Cubeb, Elecampane, Fenugreek, Horehound, Hyssop, Red Root, Snake Root, Skunk Cabbage, Sundew, Watercress, Wild Cherry Bark, Yerba Santa

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