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Cat’s Claw – Uncaria tomentosa

Cat's Claw is a diuretic depurative herb that has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral herb.

Internally Cat's Claw can be used for inflammatory conditions of the digestive tract:

  • swelling and pain of the large intestines (diverticulitis)
  • inflammation of the lower bowel (colitis)
  • inflammation of the lining of the stomach (gastritis)
  • stomach ulcers
  • and leaky bowel syndrome

Cat's Claw has antiviral properties that boosts the immune system and fights infections.

Has anti inflammatory, anti-oxidant properties and is helpful in treating:

  • arthritis
  • allergies
  • asthma
  • diabetes
  • chronic fatique syndrome
  • herpes virus (herpes simplex and herpeszoster)
  • and viral infections

Warning: Do not use when pregnant and not for children three years and younger. Do not use if you suffer from an auto immune disease like MS or Lupus.


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