Cat’s Claw

Cat’s Claw is a woody vine that uses its claw-shaped thorns to climb trees, while often reaching heights upwards of 100 feet. Native to tropical climates in Central and South America, cat’s claw bark has been a part of indigenous healing traditions for thousands of years. Typical preparations of the bark include extractions, infusions, or decoctions as cat’s claw tea.

Contrary to its name, cat’s claw is not an herb that is used in veterinary medicine. Rather, it gets its name from the shape of the plant. With such a simple name, it’s almost hard to believe that cat’s claw is a major herb that’s used even today to boost the immune system. Historically, it’s been used by Peruvian tribes to treat a variety of conditions from rheumatism to urinary tract infections. And it was also used by other tribes for problems such as diabetes, menstrual irregularities, fever, and intestinal issues. In fact, in Columbia and Guiana, cat’s claw was even used to treat dysentery. What we know from more modern research is that cat’s claw was so good at treating this large variety of problems because it actually boosts the immune system of the human body. That means that the body gets better at treating all kinds of infections. So, rather than actually fighting the infections itself, cat’s claw helps the body to do its job.

Precautions
Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

*This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.