Cat’s Claw (U. tomentosa), Powerful Cellular Reconstitutor, Displaying Significant Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antifungal, AntiParasitic, AntiInflammatory, AntiCancer Antioxidant, AntiTumor Properties
For thousands of years a rather remarkable plant has been revered and used by the indian natives of the Peruvian Amazon to “cure” cancer, arthritis, gastritis, ulcers, remove parasites, etc.
Cat’s Claw, Uncaria Tomentosa
By: Mukul
Botanical Name :Uncaria tomentosa
Family: Rubiaceae
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Genus: Uncaria
Species: U. tomentosa
Common Names: cat’s claw, uña de gato, paraguayo, garabato, garbato casha, samento, toroñ, uña huasca, uña de gavilan, hawk’s claw, saventaro
Plant parts used: bark, root, leaves
There are two species of Cat’s Claw, Uncaria tomentosa and
Uncaria guianensis, each having different properties and uses.
The two are frequently confused, but U. tomentosa is the more heavily researched for medicinal use and immune modulation, while U. guianensis may be more useful for osteoarthritis. U. tomentosa is further divided into two chemotypes with different properties and active compounds, a fact ignored by most manufacturers that can have significant implications on both its use as an alternative medicine and in clinical trials to prove or disprove its efficacy.
An Astounding “New” Herb from the Peruvian Rainforests.
by: Phillip Steinberg, certified nutritional consultant
For hundreds of years a rather remarkable plant has been revered and used by the indian natives of the Peruvian Amazon to “cure” cancer, arthritis, gastritis, ulcers, and female hormonal imbalances.
Amazonian Shaman
Researchers have determined that this plant, uncaria tomentosa, more commonly called “cat’s claw,” contains a wealth of beneficial phytochemical compounds: alkaloids, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, triterpines, and plant sterols. Because of these compounds, cat’s claw is a powerful cellular reconstitutor, displaying significant antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant properties.
According to the available research and experience of doctors working in Peru, Germany, Austria, and the United States, cat’s claw may be helpful in the treatment of: cancer; arthritis; bursitis; rheumatism; all forms of herpes; allergies; asthma; systemic candidiasis; acne; diabetes; lupus; prostatitis; chronic fatigue syndrome; PMS; irregularities of the female cycle; environmental toxin poisoning; organic depression; and those infected with the HIV virus. Evidence also suggests that cat’s claw may be effective in the treatment of numerous stomach and bowel disorders including.
Traditionally in Peru, a decoction is made by boiling the bark and/or root for about an hour and then drinking four or more cups of tea per day. When using capsules, three to six grams per day is considered therapeutic. However, as much as 20 grams per day might be used for several weeks at a time to treat very advanced stages of pathology.
Dr. Satya Ambrose, ND, the co-founder of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, has been using the bark in capsule form with some of her patients for the past several months. She said that excellent results with Crohn’s disease, ulcers, asthma, and fibromyalgia. It is observed that successes with lupus, lung cancer, prostatitis, and one patient who was able to reverse and overcome Kaposi’s sarcoma, a rare form of skin cancer associated with AIDS.
It is also found that the herb to be effective at knocking out the flu, clearing up sinus, ear, and upper respiratory infections, canker sores, lower back pain associated with arthritis, and eliminating the tired, sore muscles associated with heavy physical work and exercise. I was even able to clear up a case of athlete’s foot by putting the powdered bark between the infected toes. It can cure conjunctivitis by putting drops of the tea in eyes several times over the course of two days.
Because of research and first hand experience in using this wondrous and remarkable herb, it is believed that cat’s claw is an effective natural remedy for many of today’s serious health problems.
History of Cat's Claw
There is a belief that an Ashaninka hunter observed a jaguar cutting the bark and drinking the liquid of the cat’s claw, and revitalized, it would then catch its prey in a single leap. From that point on, Amazonian shamans and healers came to know this vine as cat’s claw and attributed medicinal properties to it.
The Ashaninka, Campo, and other Amazon rainforest tribes consider cat’s claw a sacred plant and attribute multiple medicinal properties to it. For over 2000 years, native people have been using this bark as an immune tonic, anti-inflammatory remedy, cancer treatment, contraceptive, and for its abortive properties.
The Ashaninka Tribe
The scientific discovery of cat’s claw dates back to 1830 when it was first described as a species. It wasn’t until the 1950s that German naturalist Arturo Brell conducted the first systematic studies of the species based on plants collected in the Peruvian central jungle.
In 1976, Oscar Schüler, a German anthropologist residing in Peru, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and firmly claimed to have cured himself by drinking a cat’s claw herbal tea every day for six months. This incredible story generated European interest in the plant, leading to cat’s claw arriving at the Pharmacology Department of the University of San Marcos. Experts at that time studied the plant’s chemicals that had cured the scientist’s cancer, initiating studies and research related to this plant.
By the 1990s, the plant had gained popularity in Europe and North America. The Uncaria guianensis variety was more widespread in Europe, while the Uncaria tomentosa variety was more commonly used in North America.
In 2020, cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa) managed to export 663,621 kilograms with an FOB value exceeding $3,609,772. This marked a growth from the 225,971 kilograms exported in 2019 valued at $895,145.
Culinary Use of Cat's Claw
Cat's claw is used in the form of powdered medicine, infusions, and decoctions. There are also cocktails based on this vine available nowadays. It is recommended to consume it after meals. To prepare it as an infusion and absorb its medicinal properties, one teaspoon of cat's claw or a small piece of the bark is placed in a glass with hot water and allowed to steep for 8 minutes before consumption.
If consumed as a medicine, the recommended daily doses are 250-1,000 mg every 24 hours. If used in the form of a decoction, 30 g of the medicine is boiled in 500 ml of water, and then 60 ml of the decoction is taken every 24 hours.
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