Cat’s Claw: The Claw of the Jungle
This herb, frequently referred to by its Spanish name una de gato,
is classified as Uncaria tomentosa. It is a giant woody vine that can grow to
a height of over 100 feet. Two curved thorns at the base of each leaf give it
its colorful name. Used for eons among indigenous peoples of the Amazon
region, it arrived in the U.S. several years ago. Once here, demand began to
grow based totally on word-of-mouth and anecdotal report, exactly the way its
use has been kept alive for hundreds of years.
Native people use cat's claw as both a wash and a tea. It is used for wound
healing, relief from rheumatism, gastric ulcers, inflammation, tumors,
arthritis, internal cleansing, as a contraceptive, and for recovery from
childbirth. Herbal labels in South American countries recommend it for the
treatment of cancer, arthritis, gastritis, and female hormonal imbalances.
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Keywords: AIDS,
Allergy, Antioxidant, Arthritis, Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cat’s Claw,
Contraception, Gastric ulcer, Gastritis, Herpes zoster, Herpes simplex, HIV,
Inflammation, Internal cleansing, Intestinal disorders, Rainforest herbs,
Rheumatism, Ulcer
Topics: Beyond Hearsay, HIV and AIDS,
Herpes Simplex and Herpes Zoster, Cancer, Arthritis, Allergic Respiratory
Diseases, Ulcers and Gastritis, Modus Operandi, Caveat Emptor!, Amazon
Phenomenon
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