Cat's claw medicinal plant

Cat's Claw also known as Herinha is a medicinal plant that grows in the form of vines forming climbing shrubs. It has light green leaves with slightly curved spines, its reddish brown and cream-colored stem can store water inside to meet its own needs.

Cat's claw has anti-inflammatory and immune-reactive medicinal properties and can be used to treat tonsillitis and arthritis. It can be purchased at many health food stores and its scientific name is Uncaria Tomentosa .

What is Cat's Claw for

Cat's claw is used for ulcers, candidiasis, bursitis, gastritis, hemorrhage, rhinitis, asthma, viruses, prostate, joint inflammation, arthritis, tonsillitis, rheumatisms, skin problems, dysentery, herpes, myoma, gonorrhea and lowers blood pressure.

Cat's Claw Properties

Cat's claw has analgesic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, anti-rheumatic, antiviral, aphrodisiac, cell regenerating, menstrual regulating, contraceptive, antipyretic and diuretic properties.

How to use cat's claw

Cat's claw can be used in the form of tea from the leaves and roots of this plant, tinctures or in capsules sold in pharmacies of natural medicines.

• For cat's claw tea: Use 20g of cat claw shells and roots for 1 liter of water. Boil the ingredients for 15 minutes, then remove the tea from the heat and let it rest in the covered container for 10 minutes, then strain and drink. It is recommended to take cat's claw tea every 8 hours between meals.

For guidance regarding the necessary daily doses a specialist in herbal medicine should be consulted.

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Side effects of cat's claw

Cat's claw if used in high doses can cause contraceptive effect, diarrhea, nausea and constipation.

Contraindications of cat's claw

The use of cat's claw is contraindicated for pregnant women, breastfeeding women, people with plant allergies.

Transplanted patients, with gastric problems, multiple sclerosis and tuberculosis should not use cat's claw.