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Latin Name: Uncaria Tomentosa
Family: Rubiacea

An important Rainforest plant that has been scientifically tested to confirm or dispute the traditional medical claims made for it.

Constituents: Oxidole alkaloids, quinovic acid glycosides, tannins, catechins and procyanidins, plant sterols (beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, and campesterol), carboxyl alkyl esters.

Actions: Immune-stimulant, anti-inflammatory and antiviral actions, anti-oxidant.

Read Raintree's detailed PDF report on Cat's Claw

Sources: 

Cat's Claw 3% powdered extract 1kg (US), Cat's Claw 4:1 powdered extract 1kg (US) from Kalyx US

Cat's Claw bark 1lb (US/Canada 

Cat's Claw Extract 1floz (US/Canada) Cat's Claw Extract 2floz (US)