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CAT'S CLAW

KATTE KLAUW, Uncaria tomentosa
Parts used: Stem bark
Constituents: Oxindole alkaloids; isopteropodine, triterpenoid glycosides, sterols, flavonoids; quercetin, rutin
 
Actions Indications
Immune enhancing Acute and chronic infections; chronic immune deficiency disorders such as HIV infection by increasing white blood cell count
Anti-inflammatory Chronic inflammatory conditions including arthritis, gastritis, ulcerative colitis, asthma, inhibits dysbiosis, IBS, peptic ulcers. Inflammatory bowel conditions +Boswellia and Chamomile
Antioxidant To enhance DNA repair i.e. after chemotherapy +digestive enzymes
Antiviral
Antifungal
Herpes virus and allergies, hay fever
Anti-mutagenic Prevention and adjuvant treatment of cancer, especially GI tract
Anti-tumour Maybe useful for autoimmune conditions
 
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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