Wildcrafted cats claw powder and tea cut from Peru. It has been used by the indigenous people of peru for thousands of years to maintain health and vitality and in particular to treat immune and digestive disorders.
Cats Claw (Uncaria tomentosa), commonly known as Uña de Gato, is indigenous to the amazonian rainforest in Peru. It has been used by the indigenous people of peru for thousands of years to maintain health and vitality and in particular to treat immune and digestive disorders.
World wide research done on this powerful herb has led scientists to patent many of the single chemicals found in it for use in healing cancer, arthritis, AIDS, and other diseases. However, traditional wisdom shows that using the whole plant can be far more powerful than any one isolated ingredient.
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.
The active substances in Cat's Claw are alkaloids, tannins and several other phytochemicals. Some of the alkaloids have been proven to boost the immune system. Four of its alkaloids have been shown to have a pronounced enhancement effect on phagocytosis (the ability of the white blood cells and macrophages to attack, engulf and digest harmful micro-organisms, foreign matter, and debris). The major alkaloid rhynchophylline has anti-hypertensive effects and may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack by lowering blood pressure, increasing circulation, reducing heart rate and controlling cholesterol.
