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Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
Botanical name: Uncaria tomentosa (Willd) DC.
Uncaria guianensis (Abbl) Gmel.
A brief history about Cat's ClawThe ethnics from the peruvian central jungle have used this plant since houndred of years ago.
Many colonists (germanies, italians, austrians, etc) also used it to solve their health necessities.
In middle of 70`s begun important phytochemical researchments in Austria, Germany and Italy and in middle of 80's in Peru.
It became a very important plant because its tested effects in treatments of illness such as cancer, arthritis, rheumatism, etc, and because its big capacity to strengthen the inmunological system and its likely capacity to heal AIDS.
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION of Cat's Claw
The most investigated of them both (Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis) is the Uncaria tomentosa but due initial researchment results on U. guianensis and its traditional use by the ethnics, it seems that both have the same components.
The principal components are several quinovic acid glucosids (have been identified 8 ones till now) as well as triterpens and polioxinels.
Other components that are present in Cat's Claw are a range of hidrosindolc alcaloids. The identified ones till now are: RINCOFILINE, ISORONCOFILINE, MITRAFILINE, UNCARINE F, HIRSUTIN, ISOMITRAFILINE, PTEROPODINE, SPECIOFILINE, ISOPRODINE, and Poliphenoles Flavonics EPICATECINE and 4 PROCYANIDINES.
PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES of Cat's Claw
- Estimulates the inmunological system.
- Anti-cancerous.
- Unimflamatory.
- Increases the phagocytosis.
- Inhibitor of cellule mitosis.
PRESENTATION
- Bark.
- Bark fibres.
- Bark powder (packs of 100 and 250 grames).
- Micropulverized bark capsules.
- Extracts
- Cream
- Solution
- Macerates/Licour
- Capsules
PRINCIPAL INDICATIONS
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Prostatitis
- Rheumatism
- Tumours
- Ulcers
- Initial stages of AIDS.
POSOLOGY of Cat's Claw
Boilt 20 grames of bark in 1 litre of water for 20 minutes (water becames red). The same bark can be boilted up to 3 times. Take this infusion along all day as a beverage, if it tastes bitter to the patient just dilute it with water or with fruit juices (orange or lemon). No add sugar.
Everybody must follow this indications as precaution during three months and stop for three weeks.
In extreme case of illness it is not necessary to stop during 3 weeks.
In high doses this can be a contraceptive.
It is not recommended to pregnants. For people with high pressure take this in lower doses.
EXPERIENCE IN USES of Cat's Claw
Much peolple had a very good result after treatment of the ulcers, arthritis, rehumatis, prostatis, Recklinghausen, tumours, cancer etc.
Dr. Laccarino in Italia proved Cat's claw to a patient from Palermo (a Dr. in surgery) who suffered Immune Complex Sindrome of Connective Tissue. He observed progressive reductions of pains and a greater freedom of movement which let to his patient to walk again. Exaaminations revealed an strong descension of the immune complexes.
Dr. Inchaustegui from the hospital of the Social Security Peruvian Institute in Iquitos (a city in the jungle of Peru) have applied Cat's claw on his patients who had advanced degrees of AIDS. These are his conclusions:
- Patients infected for several years and that had chronical symptons improved their health not having more opportunists diseases.
- The results of VIH reactions have shown oscilations which indicates that VIH
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Cat's Claw Books
La uña de gato y su entorno, Fernando Cabieses
Language: Spanish, Year: 1997, Pages: 231
Reading this work will allow subject matter specialists to appreciate a scientifically structured and historically complete work with a very pragmatic projection towards a future and modern approach to usage of medicinal plants such as Cat's Claw in health care.
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Uña de Gato - Género Uncaria. Estudios botánicos, químicos y farmacológicos de Uncaria tomentosa y Uncaria guianensis (3º Edición) , Dra. Lida Obregon Vilches
Language: Spanish, Year: 1996, Pages: 169
As the title indicates, it contains a series of botanical, chemical and pharmacological researches on Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw) and Uncaria guianensis, as well as other species of Uncaria genus, together with some conclusions and recommendations.
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Cat's Claw: Healing Vine of Peru, Kenneth Jones
Language: English, Year: 1995, Pages: 152
It provides details of use of Cat's Claw for treatment of different diseases, and it also includes scientific and medical references.
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Cat's Claw: (Uña De Gato) : Miracle Herb from the Rain Forest of Peru, Rita Elkins
Language: English, Year: 1996, Pages: 32
The rain forests of Peru, Brazil and other areas have yielded various medicinal botanicals, but none has as much impact or value as cat's claw. In this comprehensive booklet, Rita Elkins examines this much-heralded herb, its traditional uses and the impressive body of research pointing to its ability as an antioxidant, anticancer, antiviral and anti-inflammatory agent.
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Powerful Cat's Claw for Healthy Immune Function, Gary M.D Ross
Language: English, Year: 2000, Pages: 104
It introduces readers to know healing properties of Cat's Claw in its role of strengthening immune system and as an aid to patients suffering from different diseases such as herpes, allergies, arthritis, among others. It also indicates the use of Cat's Claw in relation to HIV and cancer.
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BOOKS RELATED TO NATURAL MEDICINE
Vibrational Medicine (3º Edición), Dr. Richard Gerber
Language: English, Year: 2001, Pages: 608
A classic reference book for anyone seeking a comprehensive overview of the field of energy medicine. Strikes an easy balance between sharing ancient esoteric spiritual teachings, newer vibrational therapies, and scientific research. Include reference about Cat's Claw and its properties.
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Herbs of the Amazon - Traditional and Common Uses, Dr. Donna Schwontkowski
Language: English, Year: 1995, Pages: 81
It is a simple guide of medicinal plants, and it contains articles and anecdotal information and pictures of different medicinal plants (among them the Cat's Claw) in the Amazon region.
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Prescription for Herbal Healing: An Easy-to-Use A-Z Reference to Hundreds of Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies
Language: English, Year: 2002, Pages: 352
This book is divided into three parts for easy reference. Part I discusses the basic principles of herbal medicine and outlines the properties and characteristics of some one hundred sixty single herbs and sixty herbal combination formulas. Part II describes more than one hundred fifty common disorders, conveniently arranged in alphabetical order from acne to yeast infection, and names the herbal therapies that can be used in the treatment of those conditions. Part III is a guide to using various kinds of herbal and other alternative therapies. In addition, it includes self-diagnostic tests and boxed insets throughout, which offer detailed information on a wide variety of topics.
Complete coverage of Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs make this volume entirely comprehensive, and thorough scientific references lend it an authority not found in any other herbal book. Prescription for Herbal Healing is the definitive herbal resource and is a necessity for any health-conscious consumer.
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Cat's Claw Articles
Cat's Claw A Wondrous Herb From the Amazon Rain Forest, Phillip Steinberg
Language: English, Year: 1996
Part of the article deals with Cat's Claw, its properties, dose to be taken and treatments which this may contribute to. It also explains for whom Cat's Claw is not appropriate and why Cat's Claw contributes to combat so many diseases.
In another part of this article, it talks about the combination of Cat's Claw with other plants, particularly referring to a product which combines several plants called Essiac.
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Possible Benefits of Using Cat's Claw Tea and Extract, Phillip Steinberg
Language: English, Year: 1998
The article deals with use of Cat's Claw in form of extract and tea, and also as it is prepared by Peruvian natives. It also refers to different diseases it combats.
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Cat's Claw News - Special Edition, Phillip Steinberg
Language: English, Year: 1997
This is an article that talks about Aloe Vera and cases of HIV patients treated with Aloe. It also refers to Cat's Claw, gathering together reports by doctors in USA and testimonies of people who have used Cat's Claw.
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Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) Pentacyclic alkaloids in cat's claw help boost lymphocyte levels
Language: English, Year: 1996
This is a brief article summarized from the book Planta Médica, which in chemical terms deals with effects of Cat's Claw.
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Articles about Cat's Claw to be paid
Cat's claw for arthritis. (Alternative Medicine: AN EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACH), Nancy Walsh
Language: English, Year: 2005, Cost: US$ 5.95
This is an article in HTML E-Book format taken out from Family Practice News. It explains use of Cat's Claw for treatment of arthritis problems
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Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis) are independent of their alkaloid content, M. Sandoval
Language: English, Year: 2002, Cost: US$ 5.95
This is an article in HTML E-Book format taken out from Phytomedicine: International Journal of Phytotherapy & Phytopharmacology. It deals with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw) and Uncaria guianensis.
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Plant metabolites: New compounds and anti-inflammatory activity of Uncaria tomentosa, Aquino R, DeFeo V, De Simone F,
Language: English, Year: 1991, Cost: US$ 20.00
This is an article taken out from Journal of Natural Products which deals with anti-inflammatory effects of Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa).
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Plant metabolites, structure and in vitro antiviral activity of quinovic acid glycosides from Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw) and Guettarda platypoda. Journal of Natural Products, Aquino R, De Simone F, Pizza C.
Language: English, Year: 1989, Cost: US$ 20.00
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Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw) - ethnomedicinal use and new pharmacological, toxicological and botanical results. Journal of Ethnopharmacology Keplinger, K, Laus G, Wurm M,
Language: English, Year: 1999, Cost: US$ 20.00
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Mutagenic and antimutagenic activities of Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's claw) and its extracts. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Rizzi R, Re F, Bianchi A
Language: English, Year: 1993, Cost: US$ 20.00
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Evaluation of the toxicity of Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw) by bioassays in vitro. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Santa Maria A, Lopez A, Diaz MM
Language: English, Year: 1997, Cost: US$ 20.00
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A differential sensitivity of oxindole alkaloids to normal and leukemic cell lines. Planta Med, Stuppner H, Sturm S, Geisen G
Language: English, Year: 1993, Cost: US$ 20.00
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Alkaloids of Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's claw) and their phagocytosis enhancement activity [German]. Planta Med, Wagner H, Kreutzkamp B, Jurcic K.
Language : German with English abstract, Year: 1995, Cost: US$ 20.00
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Pharmacologically active procyanidines from the bark of Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's claw). Phytomedicine. Wirth C, Wagner H
Language: English, Year: 1997, Cost: US$ 20.00
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Cat's Claw Sites
Site: Families.com
It contains information on Cat's Claw: description, use, preparations, side effects, as well as bibliography about Cat's Claw.
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Site: Wikipedia (Spanish)
A website containing information on Cat's Claw, its international uses, and information on the First International Conference on Cat's Claw sponsored by the World Health Organization.
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Others:
http://www.dual-diagnosis.net
http://www.detox-center.com
http://www.amazonmed.net
http://www.rain-tree.com
http://ww.oditech.hu/cod-tea
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