Cat's Claw Powder

Cat's Claw Powder

Cats Claw (Uncaria tomentosa), locally called Una de Gato, is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical areas of South and Central America. It is a vine with thorns that resemble at cat's claw. Extracts from the bark and roots of Cat's Claw is used in treatments for a variety of conditions, mostly gastrointestinal. Cat's Claw has long been used as a homeopathic treatment for intestinal ailments. Uses include: Crohn's disease, gastric ulcers and tumors, parasites, colitis, gastritis, diverticulitis and leaky bowel syndrome.
The immuno-stimulant properties of Cat's Claw help the body fight off infections and protect against degenerative diseases. By stimulating the immune system, it can also improve response to viral and respiratory infections. It has also anti-inflammatory properties which counters the bronchial oedema.