| KATTE KLAUW, Uncaria tomentosa |
| Parts used: Stem bark |
| Constituents:
Oxindole alkaloids; isopteropodine, triterpenoid glycosides, sterols, flavonoids; quercetin, rutin |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Immune enhancing |
Acute and chronic infections; chronic immune deficiency disorders such as
HIV infection by increasing white blood cell count |
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Anti-inflammatory |
Chronic inflammatory conditions including arthritis,
gastritis, ulcerative colitis, asthma, inhibits dysbiosis, IBS, peptic
ulcers. Inflammatory bowel conditions +Boswellia and Chamomile |
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Antioxidant |
To enhance DNA repair i.e. after chemotherapy +digestive
enzymes |
Antiviral
Antifungal |
Herpes virus and allergies, hay fever |
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Anti-mutagenic |
Prevention and adjuvant treatment of cancer, especially GI
tract |
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Anti-tumour |
Maybe useful for autoimmune conditions |
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Herbal extract,
30-75mL per week |
| Energetics: Astringent |
| Traditional use: eliminate disturbance in the communication between body and spirit |
| Contraindications: Pregnancy, lactation. Note: Can turn gray hair back to its original color |
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