Continued use really helps with reducing blood pressure.

Continued use really helps with reducing blood pressure.  Read Less

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WHAT IS CAT'S CLAW?Cat's claw is a popular herb from the root bark of the Uncaria tomentosa tree which grows mostly in Peru. So...  Read More

WHAT IS CAT'S CLAW?Cat's claw is a popular herb from the root bark of the Uncaria tomentosa tree which grows mostly in Peru. South American folk medicine uses Cat's Claw for treating intestinal complaints, gastric ulcers, arthritis, and to promote wound healing. The alkaloids, which are guaranteed to be at least .3% [NOT 3% like it says on this site], are the active constituents in Cat's Claw and they have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties, which is why they may boost one's immune system. Research has also shown that Cat's Claw is very effective against Osteo and Rheumatoid arthritis when taken long term in standardized dosages. This may include more than just pain reduction and might help to restore damaged cartilage, particularly for Osteoarthritus. Even cancer may be treated some day with this herb as research has been done and has shown promise for the future.According to Healthnotes, Cat's Claw is useful for the following ailments:[HIGHLY DOCUMENTED for] - Osteoarthritis.[ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE for] - HIV support, Immune function, Rheumatoid arthritis including Gout.IN COMBO WITH ECHINACEA:When we get sick with bronchitis or the flu, among the cures we use are the Echinacea + Cat's Claw + Licorice combination. They work well together and are especially effective against upper respiratory tract infections. We do rotate these herbs as some of them do lose their immune-boosting properties after 2 weeks or so of continuous use. Sambucol [NATURE'S WAY] is another that we use in the same way also with very good results.ABOUT BRANDS:I lean toward the same three -- Swanson's, Nature's Way, and Now, because I have used them all over a period of years with good effects and they all have excellent quality control. For gout, I would use the Standardized Cat's Claw that Nature's Way produces rather than this raw herbal product, but for everything else this Nature's Way Cat's Claw is hard to beat. At this particular site, Swanson is the vendor of this Nature's Way product which is another reason I like Swanson and Nature's Way.SAFETY RECORD:Cat's Claw has a terrific safety record and, according to Dr. James A. Duke, is probably as safe as coffee.[I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY PRODUCT OR COMPANY.]  Read Less