The inner bark of Cat’s claw (named after the hook-like thorns that grow along its vine) is used as a immune booster, antioxidant, antiviral and antibacterial agent.
Cat's Claw contains about 60 phyto chemicals. Tropilab uses the innerbark for preparations of the tincture and infusion.
In Amzonia this plant is used as a remedy for boosting the immune system; to treat- and prevent infection.
Also Cat’s claw is also used for gastrointestinal disorders such as ulcers, viral and bacterial infections, such as HIV/AIDS and sinusitis, skin allergies and rheumatoid arthritis.
Probably the best-researched use of Cat’s claw is for the relief of arthritis pain.
Results from human cases show that taking this herb by mouth may have anti-inflammatory effects for individuals with either osteoarthritis (the deterioration of joints) or rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease)
Studies suggest it may give the immune system a much needed boost, which may benefit people with cancer.
Infusion: 1 or 2 teaspoons of dried herb per cup of very hot water; use up to 3 cups a day. Tincture: 1 -3 ml, 2 -3 times per day.
Warning /Interaction
Do not take when using these medications, unless under the supervision of a physician.
Since cat’s claw may stimulate the immune system, this herb should not be used with medications intended to suppress the immune system,
such as Cyclosporin® or other medications prescribed following an organ transplant.
Do not take if you are pregnant, considering pregnancy or breast-feeding.
Do not take with the diabetes drug Glipizide®.
Use with caution when taking hormones; may affect levels of the female sex hormones.
Reference
Castaneda O, Leon G, Leon D, et al. Cat's claw vs. placebo in rheumatoid arthritis. Paper presented at Symposium on Uncarias, Lima, Peru, 1997.
Kitajima M, Hashimoto K, Yokoya M, et al. Two new nor-triterpene glycosides from peruvian "Una de Gato" (Uncaria tomentosa). J Nat Prod 2003;66(2):320-323.
Mur E, Hartig F, Eibl G, Schirmer M. Randomized double blind trial of an extract from the pentacyclic alkaloid-chemotype of uncaria tomentosa for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. J Rheumatol 2002;Apr, 29(4):678-681.
Piscoya J, Rodriguez Z, Bustamante SA, et al. Efficacy and safety of freeze-dried cat's claw in osteoarthritis of the knee: mechanisms of action of the species Uncaria guianensis. Inflamm Res 2001;50(9):442-448.
Silva H, Diaz R, Segami I. Double blind clinical test comparing Uncaria guianesis against placebo in single daily dosage to treat knee osteoarthritis. Paper presented at Symposium on Uncarias, Lima, Peru, 1997.
Watanabe H, Zhao Q, Matsumoto K, et al. Pharmacological evidence for antidementia effect of Choto-san (Gouteng-san), a traditional Kampo medicine. Pharmacol Biochem Behav 2003;75(3):635-643
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It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage.
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