Cat's Claw

aka Gambir Vine, Garabato, Gou Teng, Hawk's Claw, Paraguayo, Uña de Gato, Una de Gavilan

uncaria tomentosa

capsule/extract/bulk

bark/roots
Summary
System Affected/ Bodily actions   aids, allergies,  arthritis, asthma, athlete's foot, back pain, bowel disorder, bursitis, cancer, candida, canker sore, chemotherapy, chronic fatigue syndrome, cirrhosis, conjunctivitis, Crohn's disease, degenerative disease, diabetes, diverticulitis, dysentery, ear infection, edema, excess bruising, female hormonal imbalance, fibromyalgia, flu, free radical scavenger, gastric upset, detoxify the intestinal tract, gastritis, genital herpes, gout, heart, hemorrhoid, herpes, hormonal imbalance, hypoglycemia, immune system booster, indigestion, inflammation, intestinal disorder, intestinal tract detoxification, irritable bowel syndrome, lupus, neurobronchitis, gastritis, parasite, phlebitis, PMS, post-partum recovery,  prevent varicose veins, prostatitis, radiation treatment or exposure, retinopathy, rheumatism, sinus infections, sinus, stomach disorders, stroke, TMJ syndrome, ulcers, upper respiratory infection, urinary inflammation, viral infections, yeast infections, wounds
Properties  anti-aging, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-tumor, anti-viral
Warning Not shown safe in children and lactating or pregnant women.

Cat's Claw arrival on the Alternative Medicine scene is rather timely one. Most people believe the war on cancer is lost, horribly fatal viruses continue to evolve, and the grossCat's Claw over-prescription of antibiotics has made us much more vulnerable to infection. People are turning to natural remedies, and the "newest" one is Cat’s Claw. (Some speculate Uña de Gato dates back to the time of the ancient Inca.) 

It boosts the immune system to fight off new viral strains and bacterial disease that no longer responds to antibiotics.

Harvested in the Peruvian rain forest, Cat's Claw is one of the most widely prescribed herbs. It is used to treat digestive problems, ulcers, arthritis, swelling and inflammatory ailments.

It possesses antioxidant flavonoids which are thought to help protect cells from the damaging effects of pollution, sun, chemotherapy and radiation.

The herb can also be used to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Contains a number of compounds (quinovic acid glycosides) that, among other effects,  relieves the  symptoms of gout and inhibit cancer and enhances the immune system.

The Ashaninka Indians of central Peru use the tea to for "bone pains". They also rely on it as a contraceptive: it prevents pregnancy for up to four years.

The focus of intense research as an immunostimulant for use in AIDS and against other viral diseases such as herpes simplex, shingles and flu. A controlled six-year study suggest that it can delay the onset of AIDS symptoms in HIV-infected patients and reduce symptoms in AIDS patients.

  • Recommended Dosage

Capsule: 1500 to 3000 mg per day.

Extract: 20-60mg.

Decoction: 1 teaspoon.
  • Read More About It

Cat's Claw: Healing Vine of Peru, by Kenneth Jones.
 Cat's Claw: (Uña de Gato): Miracle Herb from the Rain Forest, by Rita Elkins.
 

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