HHP Cat's Claw - Anti-Inflamatory!
Uña de Gato, AKA Cat's Claw (Uncaria Tomentosa -
Latin), is a medicinal plant from the Peruvian Amazon Rain Forest. For hundreds
of years, native Ashanica Indians have used
Cat's Claw as a traditional medicine. In Peru this medicinal plant, Cat's
Claw, is known as a powerful cellular reconstitutor. The scientist, Klaus
Keplinger, discovered the medicinal plant during a trip to Peru in 1974 after
talking to an Indian who worked with doctors in the jungles. Beginning in the
1970's and continuing through today, studies conducted at research facilities in
Peru, Austria, Germany, England, Hungary, and Italy suggest that Uncaria
Tomentosa may be beneficial in the treatment of cancer, PMS (irregularities of
the female cycle), arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, and other
disorders. Overall, Heritage Uña de Gato supports the body's natural defense
system against diseases of the immune system and disorders of the intestinal
tract, as well as balancing female hormones.
The active ingredients in Uña de Gato are alkaloids, phenole/quinones and
terpenes. The six alkaloids isolated from the plant's inner bark are responsible
for unspecified stimulation of the immune system. The alkaloids have
antimutogenic and antioxidant properties in addition to antiviral and
anti-inflammatory properties.
In an informal marketing poll performed in Lima, Peru it was found that 30%
of those polled believe Cat's Claw cures cancer. Among the upper class, 22%
recommends it for ulcers. Overall, 35% of those polled report that a family
member has consumed Cat's Claw for some kind of illness-- be it rheumatism,
gastritis, for the liver or kidneys, to increase immunity or a myriad of other
ailments. This gift from the Rainforest is available in the Heritage product
line.
Heritage Uña de Gato contains 540 mg of the medicinal plant Uncaria tomentosa.
A special spagyric method is employed in processing the medicinal plant. Our
manufacturers only use water and alcohol in the extraction process; the plant is
calcinated and reintroduced into the final product so that all components remain
viable. Uña de Gato is a safe, adult nutritional supplement. Oral and topical
administration of Uña de Gato has proven to be totally non-toxic and
non-mutagenic. It should not, however, be taken by nursing mothers, pregnant
women, or women trying to conceive.
Suggested Use:
One or two capsules a day.
References:
Dr. Donna Schwontokowski. Herbal Treasures from the Amazon, Healthy &
Natural, July 1994
Phillip N. Steinberg, certified Nutritional consultant, Uncaria Tomentosa (Cat's
Claw) A Wondrous Herb from the Peruvian Rain Forest, Townsend Letter For Doctors
May 1994.
Keplinger, Klaus. Cytostat, Contraceptive, and Anti-inflammatory Agent from
U.tomentosa Roots. AT Appl. 80/4971 Oct 7,1980. 27 pgs. PCT Int Appl WO 82, 01,
130, Apr 15th 1982.
Dr. Fernando Cabieses, The Saga of The Cat's Claw, Via Lactea Editores, Lima,
Peru 1994.
*This product has not
been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended
to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness.
