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uña de gato

• Cat's Claw
• General Information
  Cat's claw grows wild in many countries of Central and South America, especially in the Amazon rainforest.
  Common Name(s)
  cat's claw, uña de gato
  Scientific Name(s)
  Uncaria tomentosa, Uncaria guianensis
  How is Cat's Claw usually used?
  The inner bark of cat's claw is used to make liquid extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingredients, capsules, and teas. Preparations of cat's claw can also be applied to the skin.
  What is Cat's Claw used for?
  Cat's claw has been used for centuries in South America to prevent and treat disease.
• It has been used for a variety of health conditions, including viral infections (such as herpes and HIV), Alzheimer's disease, cancer, and arthritis.
• Cat's claw has been used to support the immune system and promote kidney health, as well as to prevent and abort pregnancy.
• There is not enough scientific evidence to determine how well cat's claw works for any health problem, including arthritis, HIV, or cancer.
• Small studies in humans have shown a possible benefit of cat's claw in osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, but no large trials have been done. In laboratory studies, cat's claw stimulates part of the immune system, but it has not been proven to reduce inflammation or boost the immune system in humans.
• The National Institute on Aging is studying how cat's claw may affect the brain. Findings may point to new avenues for research in Alzheimer's disease treatment.