Cat´s Claw
Uncaria tormentosa
CAT'S CLAW PLANT SUMMARY
Main Preparation Method:
decoction, fluid extract, or capsules
Main Actions (in order):
immune stimulant, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic (cellular protector), anticancerous, antiulcerous
Main Uses:
as an immune stimulant and an adjunctive therapy for cancer (to reduce side effects of chemotherapy and protect cells)
as a bowel cleanser and anti-inflammatory for Crohn's, colitis, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and other bowel problems
as an anti-inflammatory for arthritis (all kinds) and muscle pains/strains/injuries
as a general daily tonic (to tone, balance, and strengthen all body functions)
for stomach ulcers and ulcerative colitis and as an ulcer preventative/ stomach and bowel protector)
Properties/Actions Documented by Research:
anti-inflammatory, antiulcerous, anticancerous, antidepressant, antileukemic, antimutagenic (cellular protector), antioxidant, antitumorous, antiviral, contraceptive, immune stimulant
Other Properties/Actions Documented by Traditional Use:
analgesic (pain-reliever), anticoagulant (blood thinner), antidysenteric, blood cleanser, detoxifier, diuretic, gastrotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the gastric system), hypocholesterolemic (lowers cholesterol), tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions), wound healer
Cautions: Do not use before or after an organ or bone marrow transplant since it boosts immune function. May also have a mild blood thinning effect.
Package with 120 Caps 300mg
2 a day 12/12h