Cat's Claw Tincture
Uncaria Tomentosa
Description
Product description Cat's Claw Tincture
Latin name: Uncaria Tomentosa. In the Netherlands also known as Cat's Claw. Others also know the plant as Samento.
Cat's Claw is a creeping and climbing plant that grows in the Amazon rainforest in Central and South America. With its thorns, which remind you of cat claws, it knows how to cling to the giant forest trees.
The local Indian population has used the root and the inner bark of the plant for centuries as a natural remedy. The roots contain the most active substances and powers. It is worrying that in large parts of South America irresponsible overexploitation of the plant is taking place. In Peru, for example, the harvesting of roots is therefore prohibited and the bark is harvested instead.
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Since the 20th century, this herb has also been highlighted in the West and many scientific studies have been conducted. Cat's Claw is also one of the basic herbs in both the Cowden and Buhner protocols.
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This herb can be used for a variety of purposes. However, due to European legislation, we can share little (product) information with (medical) content.
Ingredients
The main bioactive compounds in Cat's Claw are both the pentacyclic oxindole (POA's) and tetracyclic oxindole alkaloids (TOA's). Other constituents include guinovine acid glycosides, polyphenols and triterpene saponins.
These are extracted by steeping the inner bark in alcohol, resulting in a
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Please note: This product information cannot replace the advice of a doctor or therapist. Always consult your doctor or therapist if you are taking medication. This product is not a registered medicine but a herbal preparation. A food supplement may not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Health claims pending European approval (**)