Medicinal uses of cats-claw

For many years, Cat’s claw has been used by the peoples of the Andes to treat a wide variety of ailments. Some of the things they use it for include; inflammation, tumors, rheumatism, gastric ulcers, dysentery, and a birth control.

Other Names: Uncaria tomentosa, Una de Gato

Main Medical Uses:

• Immune function
• Inflammation
• Minor Injuries
• AsthmaU
• Ulcers
• European studies have used the extract from the bark with AZT to treat AIDS.
• prevention of arthritis and rheumatism
• diabetes
• PMS