Traditional plant
in Peruvian medicine
basic
information
Cat’s claw is a climbing plant native to the virgin lands of our Peruvian jungle. The plant is used by the indigenous inhabitants as a medicine for its antioxidant properties, acting as an anti-inflammatory.
Benefits
The beneficial properties of cat’s claw are mainly found in its bark, which has an antirheumatic and febrifugal effect (that is, it reduces fever). Its intake significantly benefits those who suffer from any stomach condition, since it completely cleanses the intestinal tract. It is ideal to treat dermatitis, diabetes, viral processes and irregularities in the menstrual cycle.
Uses and applications
Herbal teas and pharmaceuticals.
Presentarions
Cat’s claw powder.
Cat’s claw bark.
