I am very excited about the potential uses for Cat's Claw and I use it in my practice with great results. I currently have many clients with inflammatory bowel disease who are using Cat's Claw with significant results. I notice improvement in many of my clients who suffer with arthritis, and I had good results in one case where the woman was severely asthmatic. The usual adult dose of Cat's Claw is 36 grams per day, in divided doses throughout the day. It is usually suggested that the herb be taken approximately 30 minutes after meals.
Some people prefer to use a liquid extract or to brew a tea.
When purchasing Cat's Claw be sure you are selecting Uncaria tomentosa and not Uncaria guianensis. Cat's Claw is not recommended for people who are pregnant or are trying to become pregnant. Cat's Claw is also not recommended for organ transplant recipients as it so stimulates the immune response it may cause a rejection of the organ or tissue. Preserving our Future In selecting Cat's Claw products it is important to select products that honor the idea of sustainability. This would mean choosing Cat's Claw inner bark products and not Cat's Claw root.