What is Cats Claw?
Cat’s claw is a shrub with thick vines that can grow up to 100 feet. It grows in the rain forests of Central America and South America, particularly Peru. The plant’s stems contain a bitter, water-like liquid and are dotted with curved, claw-like thorns that give cat’s claw its name. GA_googleFillSlot(“chirofind_com_Default_Rectangle”); Why do we need cat’s claw? What is it used for? Cat’s claw preparations are made by scraping the bark off the root of the plant’s vine. The root and bark contain various chemicals, including tannins, oxyindole alkaloids and glycosides, which are believed to stimulate the immune system and have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. In South America, cat’s claw is popular for treating inflammation, ulcers and arthritis, and to promote wound healing. In the U.S., it is used to combat cancer and HIV infection. One study of cigarette smokers found that subjects taking a cat’s claw extract showed lower amounts of mutagens in their urine. Other studies
