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Cat's Claw

$9.70

Common Name: Cat’s claw, cat claw vilcacora, uña de gato, una de gato, paraguayo, garabato, garbato casha, samento, toroñ, tambor huasca, uña huasca, uña de gavilan, hawk's claw, saventaro
Scientific Name: Uncaria tomentosa.
90 mg. 60 caps.


Properties: Since time immemorial, cat's claw (uncaria tomentosa) has been used by indigenous peoples of the Amazon rainforest for medicinal purposes and as a dietary supplement. The popular knowledge and the ancient and traditional use in Peru ascribe several health benefits and applications to this herbal plant, some of which are scientifically supported.

- Exceptionally useful for general stimulation of the immune system and for multiplying the protective strength of the organism.

- Well known anti-inflammatory. Used to treat inflammations of the stomach (gastritis), intestine, and urinary tract, and other types inflammatory disorders such as arthritis (joint inflammation), rheumatism, and rheumatoid arthritis.

- In the therapy of cancer, it can aid in DNA cellular repair and in prevention of cell mutation; the extract reduces the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation. Moreover, it is regarded as effective against leukaemia.

- Some alkaloids contained in cat's claw extracts have demonstrated hypotensive and vasodilating properties, making it useful in the treatment of hypertension.

- An aid in the treatment of chronic and occasional asthma.

- A promising source of broad-spectrum antivirals due to its content of glycosides. It increases the production of T4-lymphocytes, which fight many viral diseases. A treatment for colds, sinusitis, pneumonias, bronchitis, tonsillitis, and pharyngitis.

- Also considered a gastrointestinal cleanser. It has a phenomenal predisposition towards cleansing of the whole digestive tract. Proven effectiveness in treating disorders such as ulcers, dysentery, diarrhea, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome, hemorrhoids, and other disorders of the bowels and stomach.

- Antioxidant properties. It promotes prostate health and normal urinary function in men. - Helps minimize the toxic effects of tobacco smoking. In fact, this plant significantly reduces the mutagenicity of substances present in the urine of tobacco smokers.

SUPPLEMENT FACTS
Serving size: 1 capsule up to twice daily, or as directed by your doctor.
Container contents: 60 capsules.
Composition per capsule: Cat’s claw bark atomized extract(uncaria tomentosa) …… 90mg.
Other ingredients: Maltodextrine, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.
Warnings: Not to be used by pregnant or nursing women.
Recommendations: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare practitioner if using prescribed medication. Not to be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. Keep closed in a cool dry place and out of reach of children.

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