Cat’s Claw
Uncaria tomentosa

Cat’s claw is one of the very best remedies for normalizing the function of the gastrointestinal tract. It is often helpful for ulcers, gastritis, Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome. Aside from inflammation of the bowel and intestines, it can also address inflammation of the joints and muscles. Cat’s claw has a broad-spectrum antimicrobial action and also balances immune functions. Cat’s claw seems to have antiviral and antimutagenic properties, making it a good complementary treatment for a variety of degenerative diseases and helping to strengthen the immune system against the effects of chemotherapy. The herb‘s antioxidant activity also helps to contain the widespread cellular damage that occurs in chronic degenerative disease. Conditions that may benefit include infections such as chronic fatigue syndrome, HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and asthma.
