cat’s claw extract

Cat’s claw extract: an herb of distinction

Native to Peru and Brazil, cat’s claw extract has been used medicinally in South America for many years. Cat’s claw is a root bark found in the rain forest in the Andes Mountains. It is so called due to the woody vine that twines up trees and has two curved thorns that look like a cat’s claw at the base of its leaves.

cat’s claw extract benefits:

Stimulates the immune system in cancer patients
Inhibits inflammation for arthritis sufferers and gastrointestinal disorders
Kills viruses and bacteria
Promotes healing of wounds
Helps in the treatment of ulcers and Crohn’s disease

Recent studies in Asia, Europe and North America indicate that cat’s claw herb may actually reduce inflammation, stimulate the immune system and protect against heart disease. Even more studies are underway to determine cat’s claw herb’s efficacy in the treatment of HIV/AIDS and known cancers. This is exciting news as scientists are exploring its use in a number of

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treatments. In addition to research revealing that cat’s claw herb can be used as a treatment for cancerous tumors, it allows for improving the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment–by eliminating toxins from the body—initially caused by these treatments.

Acting as a detoxification agent, cat’s claw supplements boost the immune system by stimulating the phagocytes (a white blood cell) that engulf and devour viruses, bacteria, and other disease-causing microorganisms. An Italian study in 1993 discovered another class of compounds (quinovic acid glycosides) that act as antioxidants—ridding the body of free radicals (cell damaging molecules). This is important in inhibiting normal cells from turning into cancerous ones.

As an anti-inflammatory, Cats-Claw extract stimulates white blood cells to fight infection. The compounds within it act as steroids to the body, which are used to treat arthritis. Some studies reveal cat’s claw extract can reduce the swelling by half. It also may be effective in relieving joint pain caused by arthritis and gout.

cat’s claw bark

Cat’s claw extract supplements

Cat’s claw supplements promote the healing of wounds and stubborn infections such as sinusitis; helps in the treatment of ulcers, and many health practitioners have reported successes in treating Crohn’s disease.

Moreover, used as a tea, a cat’s claw rinse clears up eye infections.

While no reports of toxicity or adverse effects are known, pregnant or nursing women should avoid cat’s claw herb; it is considered in Peru to be a contraceptive.

As the aforementioned benefits indicate, cat’s claw extract is truly an herb of distinction.

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