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Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa), or Uña de Gato, is a climbing vine from the Peruvian Amazon. It gains its name from the barbed ‘claws’ with which it climbs the rainforest canopy. Cat’s Claw bark and root have been used by the Asháninka people of the Peruvian Rainforest for at least 2,000 years for health and well being. There are many actives in Cat's claw - including alkaloids thought to contribute to the immune system, and a group of chemicals called quinovic acid glycosides. Other actives are carboxyl alkyl esters, sterols (beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and campesterol) and antioxidants. A lot of resaarch has been done on this herb, and is published, and can be found on the internet. Below are some of the areas that have been researched and found to have positive outcomes.
Cat’s claw products should not be used with medications intended to suppress the immune system. Cat’s claw shoud also be avoided by pregnant women and those who are seeking to get pregnant.
Cat’s claw is a bitter herb, which is why Rio Trading Cat’s claw teabags contain added Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamon and Orange peel, giving the tea a pleasant, warming taste, making it ideal for the cold winter months. The loose tea contains no additives, but spices can be added to taste.
Teabags: Infuse in freshly boiled water for 3-5 minutes
Loose Tea: Put 3 heaped teaspoons (5g) of Cat's Claw into a saucepan with 3 cups (600ml) of cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and serve. Add sugar or honey as desired. Drink 3 cups per day, or as recommended by your health practitioner.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Teabags: 840mg pure shredded Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) bark in each 2000mg teabag, Orange peel, Cinnamon, Cardamon, Ginger.
Loose Tea: Pure shredded Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) bark.
Botanical names: Uncaria tomentosa.
Common names: Cat’s claw, Casha, Garbato, Hawk’s claw, Huasca, Samento, Uña de gato.