Cat's Claw

what is cat's claw?

cat's claw can be found mostly in the amazon rain forest,south and central america. however the cat's claw that been sold in the US was grown in Peru. cat's claw got its name from the curved,claw-like thorns that  grows on its stem.this herbs can climb as high as 100 feet because of its thorny vine.

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tannin and steroids are common plant chemical that can be found in the cat's claw. these plant chemical can help reduce inflammation,meanwhile quinovic acid glycosides can fight viruses.the root and bark of cat's claw were harvested because it have medicinal properties. the interesting facts is the effectiveness of the root and bark were based on the year it were harvested,

benefits of cat's claw

cat's claw got its name from the curved,claw-like thorns

• the south Americans has been used the bark and roots of cat's claw for centuries to treat health problems including arthritis,inflammation,fever, stomach ulcers and dysentery.
• this herbs can be used as birth control
• cat's claw can help body  to eliminates free radicals that damage cells due to its antioxidant properties
• some studies suggest that cat's claw may kill cancer cells and tumor in test tubes
• based in test studies, this herbs may stimulate immune systems,acts as diuretic, help relax the smooth muscle in the intestine, and dilate the blood vessel.
• because cat's claw can reduce inflammation so it has been suggested as treatment for rheumatoid arthritis.however cat's claw cannot treat the damage of the joint. because of that for people who had rheumatoid arthritis,they should treated with conventional medication

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precaution when taking cat's claw

• if you had kidney or liver disease you should not use cat's claw without seeking advice from doctor
• people who had leukemia or hypotension(low blood pressure) should not take this herbs
• cat's claw may cause miscarriage so pregnat or nursing women should not take it