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Cat's Claw

Uncaria tomentosa (Uña de Gato)

Peruvian indigenous, Western adoption

Gabriel Score
77/ 100Good
EvidenceModerate - immunomodulating and anti-inflammatory effects
Conditions6 applications
How it works

Immunomodulation via pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antitumor

Typical Dosage

250-1000mg extract or 1-3ml tincture 3x daily

Used for
Immune supportviral infectionsarthritiscancer adjunctLyme diseasedigestive inflammation

The Science

Active Compounds

Pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids (POAs), quinovic acid glycosides, triterpenes

Evidence Base

Moderate - immunomodulating and anti-inflammatory effects77/100

Vine bark; TOA-free (tetracyclic) preferred; immunostimulant; traditional Amazonian medicine

How to Use

Capsule, tincture, decoction

Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.

Safety Profile

Interactions

May interact with immunosuppressants, antihypertensives, anticoagulants

Contraindications

Autoimmune disorders; organ transplant; pregnancy; surgery; skin grafts

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TraditionRainforest/Indigenous
EvidenceModerate - immunomodulating and anti-inflammatory effects
Applications6
Gabriel Score77/100

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