Cat's Claw Bark Herbal Extract, Tincture, 4 oz bottle

Cat's Claw is a tropical vine clinging to 100+ foot trees by its namesake "claws." Ethically harvested Cat's Claw Bark is a major source of income for many Brazilian and Peruvian villages. Our Cat's Claw product is harvested in Peru. All herbs are ethically gathered at peak potency. The herbs are free of pesticides and herbicides and are not fumigated or irradiated. They are lab tested, 100% pure.

Traditionally Cat's Claw has been used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. The herb is also used for stomach ulcers, gastritis, eczema, "break-bone fever" and liver diseases. Recent clinical studies have found that the herb is useful for relieving knee pain. Since the 1980's, Cat's Claw is most commonly used in modern herbal medicine is an immune stimulant. Cat's Claw is said to strengthen the immune system and also improve circulation by lowering blood pressure.

Herbalists have used Cat's Claw tinctures and teas to treat cancer and HIV with success. Cat's claw is also being studied for a number of other possible uses including Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus) and Alzheimer's disease. More research is needed before scientists can say whether it is effective.

Cat's Claw is usually used as a tincture. The tannins in the herb are released only if it is taken in an acidic medium; add a little lemon juice to a quarter-cup of water to which you add the tincture or prepare as a tea.

The above descriptions have been compiled from a variety of sources.

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PRECAUTIONS: Women should avoid use of this herb when trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or nursing. Avoid the use of this herb if you have any chronic health conditions resulting from over-stimulation of the immune system.

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