Cat’s Claw Cat’s Claw a powerful immunomodulator and immunostimulant that help immune enhancement and/or anti-inflammatory effects. A little history Native to Peru’s virgin rainforests, this medicinal vine is known as the “Amazonian miracle of herbal medicine’’ and has a lengthy history dating back to the Inca civilization. Cat's claw is traditionally used for over 2000 years to fight infections and has antiviral properties. Its traditional use includes asthma, inflammations of the urinary tract, arthritis, rheumatism, bone pain, as kidney cleanser, to cure deep wounds, to control inflammation and gastric ulcers.

What is Cat’s claw Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a large woody vine found in the tropical jungles of South and Central America with hook-like thorns that resemble the claws of a cat. It is known as Cat’s Claw or Uña de Gato in Spanish. It can grow to a length of up to 30 m (100 ft). There are 34 Uncaria species other than Uncaria tomentosa but they are entirely different plant species. Uncaria tomentosa is the more commonly used in traditional medicine.

Virtues and benefits Cats Claw has many phytochemical elements:

• Oxidole alkaloids.

• Quinovic acid glycosides

• Antioxidants • Plant sterols

• Carboxyl alkyl esters.

Its action include: • Immunostimulant & Immunomodulatory Actions,. Work both by boosting your immune response and calming an overactive immune system. • Help in DNA cellular repair. Aid in prevent cells from mutating, loss of white blood cells and immune cell damage . • Antioxidant action. Protects cells against oxidative stress. • Anti-inflammatory.

Cuts down the risk of developing chronic inflammatory diseases. • Lowers High Blood Pressure by blocking calcium from entering the cells of the heart and blood vessel walls, while widening and relaxing the blood vessels. • Improves Arthritis. • Improves Digestive System Problems. Gut-cleansing properties. Reduces the risk of developing stomach ulcers. Improves absorption of nutrient and improves absorption of nutrients and by reducing inflammation in the digestive system.