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Cat's claw

Also known as: Cat's Claw, Vincaria, Uncaria Tomentosa

Overview

Cat's Claw is an Amazonian vine that has been traditionally recommended for antiinflammatory and fatigue syndromes.

Benefits

Studies using Cat's Claw tend to use 250-350mg of the ethanolic extract once a day. This is usually standardized to a Pentacyclic Oxindole Alkaloid content.

How it works

Cat's claw is most often used for Energy & Fatigue.

Side effects

Studies using Cat's Claw tend to use 250-350mg of the ethanolic extract once a day. This is usually standardized to a Pentacyclic Oxindole Alkaloid content.

Dosage

Cat's claw should not be confused with Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) and the other Cat's Claw (Uncaria rhynchophylla).