Cat’s claw is one of the first herbs I ever bought and it’s been consistently in my
herb draw for almost 7 years, find out why in this video.
Cat’s claw is a woody vine that grows wild in the Amazon rainforest and other tropical
areas of Central and South America. It has been used as a sacred plant of healing for
over 2000 years with the roots and bark are used in herbal medicine.
I believe everyone should have this in their herb collection. In my opinion, It’s one
of the most powerful yet safe and inexpensive herbs in the world. In 2011 my mum called
me and said she couldn’t walk. Her knee was swollen and
doctors told her she had artritis. I remember feeling a bit emotional and saying to her,
we’ll sort it. I ordered her 2 herbs, Cat’s Claw and MSM, and within 2 weeks she was telling
me she is jogging up stairs.
I also see the benefits. Personally, I don’t get ill, but what I do get is signs that I’m
about to get ill. For example, I can feel a cold coming as I start to get some sniffles,
at that moment, ill stop eating and drink some herbs, one of those herbs will be cat;s
claw and i promise you, by the next morning, im back to normal. Any one who is around me
will attest to this.
So I’ve seen it work, the only downside that very few high quality clinical trials
for the vast number of benefits, so we’ll focus on 3 known benefits and briefly touch
on others too. .
The first is its anti-inflammatory benefits
Whenever you hear the word ITIS at the end of a disease, think inflammation. Inflammation
of the bronchi is bronchitis, inflammation of the joints is arthritis. Anti-inflammatory
foods and herbs can be used to help whenever you hear ITIS and Cat’s claw is one of the
most anti-inflammatory herbs that I've come across and it’s fast acting. In 2002, the
Journal of Rheumatology published published a randomized double-blind study of cat’s
claw for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. The study found that the supplement reduced
joint swelling and pain by more than 50 percent compared to placebo.
In another study of 45 patients with osteoarthritis, one week of cat’s claw reduced pain associated
with activity compared to placebo
Catching a viral infection such as the flu can mean a reduced immune system. And the
flu itself can weaken the body’s strength and increase inflammation, that’s why I
used cat’s claw straight away because it’s anti-inflammatory but it also boosts the immune
system and That’s benefit number 2
Boosting the immune system
Two studies showed that Cat’s Claw significantly elevated the infection fighting white blood
cell count in adult men who supplemented with this herb for 6 months.
The benefit on the immune system can help those with both an underactive and overactive
immune system. This is because, depending on what’s needed an overactive immune responses
can be contained, whilst a weak immune system that allows disease to advance undeterred
is strengthened by supplementation with Cat’s Claw.
Researchers also noted a repair in DNA – both single and double strand breaks
Digestion Cat’s claw can cleanse the digestive tract
and may help treat inflammatory gut disorders. It’s said to be helpful detoxification of
the intestinal tract, whilst replenishing the friendly bacteria in the intestines. Some
of the gut digestive disorderes it said to potentially help with include
It is also used to treat a wide range of other digestive disorders including; Crohn’s disease
Colitis Gastritis
Diverticulitis Stomach ulcers
Leaky gut Inflammation of the gut is also caused by
toxic free radicals (peroxynitrite). Cat’s claw not only acts as a powerful antioxidant
against free radicals but also reduces cell death caused by gut bacterial toxins
There are other benefits too it may help protect of red blood cells, it may inhibit the growth
of breast cancer cells, it potentially can have positive effects in the treatment of
type 1 diabetes, Cat's claw also has antioxidant properties, helping the body elimina free
radicals that damage cells and it may help with blood pressure. Some benefits have evidence
supporting it, others may just be marketing claims. Always do your research.
How do i take cat’s claw I have cat’s claw in powder format and in
bark format. Cat’s claw is very bitter, you can add some to your smoothies
or make it as tea.It’s good to start with a small amount, you can tell the amount by
how bitter the drink is, after which you can increase.
Always consult an expert before trying out herbs. Women who are pregnant or trying to
become pregnant should avoid using cat’s claw. if taking an anti-hypertensive medication
or blood thinner do not use cats claw, stay safe health is wealth.
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