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Cat's claw

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Uncaria tomentosaUncaria guianensis

Oral Uses

  • Cold sores RatingRatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw is an antiviral; fights virus; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Genital herpes RatingRatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw is an antiviral; fights virus; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • HIV infection and AIDS RatingRatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw is an antiviral; fights virus; enhances immune system; prevents infection. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Osteoarthritis RatingRatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw alleviates pain; alleviates symptoms. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis RatingRatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw alleviates pain; alleviates symptoms. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Shingles RatingRatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw is an antiviral; fights virus; enhances immune system; alleviates symptoms. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Breast cancer RatingRating

    Cat's claw enhances immune system; fights cancer; used for treatment. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antiviral RatingRatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw is an antiviral; fights virus. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Anti-inflammatory RatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antineoplastic RatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw is an antineoplastic; fights cancer. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antioxidant RatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antirheumatic RatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw is an antirheumatic; alleviates rheumatism. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Cardiac tonic RatingRatingRating

    Cat's claw is a cardiac tonic; strengthens the heart. Take 3 g of cat's claw root bark daily, in divided doses, for many months.

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