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Cat's claw is used for arthritis pain
The stem and root of cat's claw are harvested in Brazil, Peru, and other parts of the Amazon region, where it is known as una de gato. This woody vine clings to the tallest trees by it's thorns or "claws". The bark is traditionally used for inflammatory arthritis and intestinal complaints such as stomach ulcers. In Austria and Germany, cat's claw preparations are prescription only medications.
Alkaloids found in the bark and roots of Cat's Claw have been documented to stimulate the immune system. Studies indicate at least six of these oxindole alkaloids can increase immune function by up to 50% in relatively small amounts. This has led to its use around the world as an adjunctive treatment for cancer and AIDS as well as other diseases which negatively impact the immune system.
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Uncaria guianensis |
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Preparation Methods :May be taken as a tincture, tea or capsule. Add a little lemon juice to the tincture or tea to release the tannins.
 Remedies using : Cat's Claw
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Cat's Claw for :Cancer and HIV |
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This traditional rain forest herb has been used to treat cancer and HIV with remarkable success, but little clinical data is available. |
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Cancer Prevention *
Gout *
Immune System *
Lupus *
Rheumatoid Arthritis *
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- Plant type:Tropical creeping vine up to one hundred feet in length, coffee plant family
- Leaves:Elliptic with smooth edges, opposite whorls of two
- Bark: The bark is the part used in herbl medicine
- Preferred Habitat:Rainforest, grows up canopy trees
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- Distribution:Tropical South and Central America
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 Used by native peoples in South America as a contraceptive,
ethically harvested cat's claw bark is a major source of income for many Brazilian and Peruvian villages. |
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Codonopsis also eases asthma attacks by reducing the production of hormones that cause constriction of the bronchial passages. Especially useful for asthma attacks that are compounded by loss of appetite, diarrhea, or vomiting.
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