Raintree Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) 500mg 100 Vegetarian Capsules
Cat's Claw requires sufficient stomach acid to help break down the tannins and alkaloids during digestion, Raintree Camu Camu capsules are recommended.Cat's Claw comes in a 500mg capsule form. Each bottle contains 100 capsules with individually packed capsules of 100% pure ground plant. No binders, fillers, or additives included. Cat's claw(Uncaria tomentosa), a vine named for the hooked thorns resembling cat claws on its twigs that grows wild in many countries of Central and South America, especially in the Amazon rainforest. For centuries, native tribes uses its inner bark to prevent or treat disease. Today, cat's claw has been noted for its impressive anti-viral capacity, as well as it ability to bring balance to an overstressed immune system. It contains alkaloids that can stimulate the white blood cells. Alkaloids increase phagocytosis. Also found in cat's claw are antioxidants - compounds that block the actions of free radicals which can damage cells. The most common claims for cat's claw are that it boosts the immune system and increases the body's ability to fight off infections, including yeasts, parasites and possibly viruses.