Cat’s Claw Bark 4:1 30 vegicap bottle: HE
We use only 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose ”00” capsules for all of our encapsulated products. We offer both bulk powder and capsules. Obviously our bulk bottles are bulk powder, not capsules, but the capsule weight is included to give you a way of judging the recommended dosage. Cat’s Claw – Botanical Extract 4:1 — Approximately 600 mg. each capsule. 1/2 teaspoon of powder is about equal to one capsule. Powder can be consumed by sprinkling it over your food or mixing it with a syrup such as maple or chocolate. You could also mix it with orange juice. The citric acid in the orange juice will help to mask any unpleasant powder tastes. Other common names: Una de Gato, Hawk’s Claw, Samento, Rangayo, Garabato Amarillo, Jipotatsa, Chacruk Cat’s Claw is an exotic gift from the Peruvian rainforests that is becoming widely recognized as a superior immune stimulant with antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory qualities, and that’s just the beginning! It is said to be a ”life-giving” tonic that cleanses the intestinal tract, supports healthy blood pressure levels, and new research promises many other surprises. History: Cat’s Claw, frequently called by its Spanish name, Una de Gato, is a tropical, creeping, woody vine that climbs upright, and when it connects to canopy trees, may reach a length of one hundred feet or more. It is a native of the rainforests of the Peruvian Amazon, and its English name refers to the small, sharp spines on the plant’s stem, which are curved back like a cat’s claw. It belongs to the same plant family as coffee, and the inner bark is used in herbal medicine. The native peoples of South America have used Cat’s Claw for centuries to treat intestinal problems, heal wounds, remedy gonorrhea and also as a contraceptive. Current research is being carried out to reveal exciting applications for this herb, and it holds promise in treating a variety of illnesses that will, hopefully, bring positive results. Some of the constituents in Cat’s Claw include alkaloids, quinovic acid, glycosides, triterpenes, oleanolic acid, ursolic acid and alloisopteropodine. Beneficial Uses: Cat’s Claw is considered an anti-inflammatory agent that is thought to be good for all forms of arthritis, rheumatism and other inflammatory diseases. It is a rich source of sterols, the chemical compounds closely related to steroids, and the herb has been known to reduce swelling by approximately fifty percent in tests. Long prized as a general tonic for its ”life-giving” properties, Cat’s Claw is considered to be one of the finest immune stimulants, ranking among the upper tiers of other immune-boosting herbs. It is believed to effectively cleanse and detoxify the intestinal tract and replenish friendly bacteria. Most bowel diseases are the result of the disruption of the growth of beneficial flora, and without the proper balance, the immune system may be adversely affected. Consequently, Cat’s Claw not only enh
