Post by Rik Wallin on Apr 6, 2007 10:40:47 GMT -6
Cat's Claw
Cat's Claw also known as Una De Gato is relatively new to us in North America though it has been used in the Peruvian jungles for hundreds of years. Studies indicate that it has been useful in the treatment of diseases that are related to either the immune system or the digestive system.
The Cat's Claw with the greatest healing abilities is known as Uncaria tomentosa. It is a woody vine found in the highlands of the Peruvian amazon . The Cat's Claw called Uncaria guianensis is found in the lowlands and though it possesses some of the healing qualities of Uncaria tomentosa it is not as effective. Make sure you check your labels when purchasing Cat's Claw. The Peruvian government has taken steps to ensure Uncaria tomentosa will not suffer from excessive harvesting. Current harvesting involves only the bark. The roots of the vine are carefully protected to preserve the plant.
Cat's Claw enhances the ability of the white blood cells to attack and digest harmful micro-organisms and foreign matter. By stimulating the immune system Cat's Claw helps protect cells from the damage and mutations caused by free radicals. According to Philip A. Steinberg, author of "Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw) wonder herb from the Amazon.", Cat's Claw has so many therapeutic applications that it seems to far surpass such well known herbs as Pau d' arco, echinacea, goldenseal, astragalus, Artemesia annua, Siberian and Panax ginseng, as well as maitake, ****ake and reishi mushrooms and other natural products including, grapefruit seed extract, caprylic and lauric acids and shark cartilage.
Jennifer Redmond
Cat's Claw also known as Una De Gato is relatively new to us in North America though it has been used in the Peruvian jungles for hundreds of years. Studies indicate that it has been useful in the treatment of diseases that are related to either the immune system or the digestive system.
The Cat's Claw with the greatest healing abilities is known as Uncaria tomentosa. It is a woody vine found in the highlands of the Peruvian amazon . The Cat's Claw called Uncaria guianensis is found in the lowlands and though it possesses some of the healing qualities of Uncaria tomentosa it is not as effective. Make sure you check your labels when purchasing Cat's Claw. The Peruvian government has taken steps to ensure Uncaria tomentosa will not suffer from excessive harvesting. Current harvesting involves only the bark. The roots of the vine are carefully protected to preserve the plant.
Cat's Claw enhances the ability of the white blood cells to attack and digest harmful micro-organisms and foreign matter. By stimulating the immune system Cat's Claw helps protect cells from the damage and mutations caused by free radicals. According to Philip A. Steinberg, author of "Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw) wonder herb from the Amazon.", Cat's Claw has so many therapeutic applications that it seems to far surpass such well known herbs as Pau d' arco, echinacea, goldenseal, astragalus, Artemesia annua, Siberian and Panax ginseng, as well as maitake, ****ake and reishi mushrooms and other natural products including, grapefruit seed extract, caprylic and lauric acids and shark cartilage.
Jennifer Redmond