There are 2 different herbs with the common name Cat's Claw. They are two totally different herbs with different functions. Always check the botanical name to ensure you have the right herb for you.
Cat’s Claw (Uncaria Rhynchophylla) is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb that has been used for thousands of years. In Chinese medicine its properties and body channels are sweet, slightly cold, liver, pericardium, heart. It is used to clear liver heat, subdue liver yang, release the exterior, extinguish liver wind and alleviate spasms.
Cat's Claw may be beneficial for:
Powdered Form: Fill Capsules, Compress, Poultice, Add To Beverages or Recipes
Cut Form: Tea, Decoction, Tincture
Make a potent cat’s claw tincture. It is easy to take and transport.
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References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncaria, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16676329, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28771084, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8208063, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29940559, http://alternativehealing.org/gou_teng.htm, http://www.chineseherbshealing.com/cats-claw-gou-teng/, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3851952/, http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/16563, https://herbpathy.com/Uses-and-Benefits-of-Uncaria-Rhyncholphylla-Cid5203, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Uncaria_rhynchophylla_kagikzr01.jpg, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29545211
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