"Cat's Claw - Discover What The South Americans Have Known For Thousands Of Years""It relieves pain from Arthritis, It may prevent Cancer and provides relief from numerous conditions"
You finally decide to take the advice of your sister Shirley who has been raving for quite some time about a herb known as Cat's Claw. She claims it just might do the trick. [Top] Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a large perennial vine found in the Amazon rainforest and Asia. It derives its name from hook-like thorns growing alongside the plant. Although scientific research has just recently begun to explore its beneficial qualities, cultures native to the abovementioned areas have used it for thousands of years for medicinal purposes. [Top] Several laboratory studies indicate that Cat's Claw's anti-inflammatory qualities make it an ideal treatment for Osteo- or Rheumatoid Arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. It is beneficial for other inflammatory conditions such as Bursitis and Gout as well. It has been a traditional remedy for these conditions for over 2000 years. However, researchers felt its best use was for relieving pain and not for reducing swelling associated with Arthritis. [Top] Several preliminary studies indicate Cat's Claw may slow the growth of tumorous Cancer cells. Moreover, its method of action is thought to be promoting activity of a type of white blood cell known as a macrophage . These macrophages function as scavengers, devouring bacterial and tumor cells. Furthermore, five of this plant's components have shown antileukemic properties in a laboratory setting. In fact, several trials have found when taken with conventional Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, the patients experienced fewer side effects such as hair and weight loss. [Top] It may also prove beneficial for the following conditions:
[Top] Cat's Claw contains several chemicals called alkaloids that enhance immune system function. Indeed, Austrian researcher Klaus Keplinger has obtained two US patents for extracting these alkaloids. He has isolated six oxindol alkaloids, of which four, according to Keplinger, are appropriate for stimulating the immune system. As for Arthritis, researchers think it blocks production of two inflammatory substances associated with Arthritis, prostaglandins and tumor necrosis factor. However, researchers feel additional research needs to be done in this area. Yet, there is some controversy as to what chemicals in Cat's Claw are beneficial. Several years ago, Austrian researchers classified the chemicals in this herb into two distinct groups: pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids (POAs) and tetracyclic oxindole alkaloids (TOAs). In their final analysis, the researchers found the POAs were responsible for Cat's claw's beneficial effects while the TOAs inhibited the effects of the POAs.
Research is ongoing as it is being considered for conditions such as:
[Top] There are few side effects associated with this herb but they may include:
Pregnant women should not take it as it may cause a miscarriage. Although Cat's Claw is a relative newcomer to the herbal scene, it could prove to be a useful addition for treating numerous conditions. It is our hope that it is a useful treatment for whatever ails you. Subscribe to the Home Remedies Blog by clicking on this link:
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