Herbs
Cat's Claw (Uncaria Tomentosa)
| A.K.A.: |
Una de gato |
| Part Used: |
Inner Bark |
| Properties: |
Alterative, Anti-Inflammatory, Antineoplastic, Antioxidant |
| Primary Nutrients: |
Alkaloids, Glycosides, Plant Sterols, Polyphenols, Proanthocyanidins, Oxindole, Quinovic Acid, Trinterpenes |
| Primary Uses: |
Cancer, Candidiasis, Chemotherapy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis, Intestinal Problems, Lupus, Parasites, PMS, Radiation, Viral Infections, Ulcers |
| Secondary Uses: |
Allergies, Arthritis, Bursitis, Colitis, Constipation, Diarrhea, Hormone Imbalance |
Cat's claw can help protect the body from harmful environmental substances such as alcohol, cigarette smoke, radiation, chemicals, herbicides, food additives, pesticides, exhaust smoke, and air pollution.
Cat's claw is promising as an antidote and protection against cancer. Cat's claw has the ability to act as an antioxidant in protecting the body from free radical damage and destroying or neutralizing carcinogens before they can damage the cells.
Cat's claw is also helpful in supporting the body during chemotherapy and radiation therapies for cancer.
It has been successful in treating individuals suffering from genital herpes, herpes zoster and AIDS, due to its ability to remove toxic metabolites and strengthen of the immune system.
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