Description
Super Strength Holistically Standardized Cat’s Claw Bark Extract
Botanical Name: Uncaria tomentosa
Synonyms: Griffe du Chat, Liane du Pérou, Life-giving Vine of Peru, Samento, Uña de Gato, Uncaria guianensis.
Family: Rubiaceae
Parts Used: Bark
Indications:
Cat’s Claw Bark is indigenous to the tropical regions of South America. The characteristically shaped spines on this herbal vine gave the plant its name. It is traditionally employed to stimulate the immune system and treat problems related to digestion, gonorrhea, dysentery, arthritis, and cancers of the skin, digestive system, and urinary tract. Additionally, it cleanses the kidneys.
Scientific investigations confirm Cat’s Claw has anticancer properties, while also finding it helpful to treat hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, gastritis, ulcers, colitis, and some parasites.
Dosage Forms:
Cat’s Claw Bark is available in concentrated, certified Kosher and Pareve, Super Strength Holistically Standardized low alcohol extract packaged in convenient 50ml amber glass bottles with pipette droppers.
Ingredients:
Cat’s Claw Bark (Uncaria tomentosa), Pure grain alcohol (20%), Pure filtered water.
Therapeutic Indications:
Herbalists and Naturopaths find the ability of Cat’s Claw to stimulate the immune system equal to other herbs such as Echinacea, Goldenseal, and Ginseng.
Traditional uses by tribal groups in South America, where this herb grows, indicate its success at treating intestinal illnesses. In addition, Cat’s Claw is often consumed to assist in the treatment of inflammations associated with arthritis and rheumatism. Cat’s claw is most commonly used in Europe for improving symptoms of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
This very effective immune system tonic is used to fight and prevent viral infections. As well as combating parasites, Cat’s Claw enhances the body’s ability to remove toxins from tissues.
Other historical medicinal uses of Cat’s Claw include; urinary tract cancer in women, bone pains, wound healing, dysentery, anti-diarrhea, gastric ulcers and tumors, skin irritations including cancer, and cleansing of the kidneys.
Many clinical studies verify the benefits of utilizing Cat’s Claw, namely as an anti-tumor agent and immune system stimulator. Other uses for Cat’s Claw include cancer, chronic fatigue, intestinal cleansing, ulcers, hemorrhoids, colitis, leaky bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, hypertension, PMS, and menopause. More recently, this herb has been successfully combined with AZT to treat AIDS.
Storage: Cat’s Claw Bark should be stored tightly sealed in a cool, dry area until it is required.
Usage: Take 2ml 3 times daily.
Safety Information: Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are taking anticoagulant or antihypertensive medication, if you suffer from an immune system disorder (e.g. Crohn’s disease, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, HIV/AIDS, etc.), cancer, asthma, or if you are taking immunosuppressants or have severe allergies. If symptoms worsen or persist, consult a health care practitioner. Do not take this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Diarrhea and indigestion have been known to occur. Discontinue use if you experience digestive upset. Keep out of the reach of children.