Uncaria tomentosa
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Uncaria tomentosa.
The English Name for this herb is Cats Claw.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Uncaria tomentosa are Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Immunostimulant, Kidney cleanser.
Indications
The Indications of Uncaria tomentosa are Rheumatism, Inflammations, Cancer, Arthritis, Gastric Ulcer, Immune function, Painful Joints, Asthama, Urinary Tract Disorder, Chronic viral infections, Viral / bacterial co-infections in AIDS, Radiation damage prevention.
No Contra Indication information is available for Uncaria tomentosa.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Uncaria tomentosa.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Uncaria tomentosa.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Uncaria tomentosa.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | | Or 1g of root bark by adding 250ml of water and boiling for 10-15 minutes after cooling 1 cup is drunk thrice a day. |
| Extract | 20.000g/day - 60.000g/day | |
Herb's Description
No information regarding Uncaria tomentosa's description is currently available.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Taste: Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Uncaria tomentosa's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Uncaria tomentosa's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Uncaria tomentosa's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Since it is an immune system stimulant, it should not be used by transplant patients and should be avoided by those with auto-immune disorders. It should not be used with antihypertensive drugs. The bitterness of the herb by cause nausea and mild gastric disturbances.
Toxicity
Uncaria tomentosa:
Constituent: Catechin tannins
Tannins have potential adverse effects including upset stomach, renal damage, hepatic necrosis, and increased risk of esophageal and nasal cancer. Cat's claw contain very low levels of tannins that are probably not clinically signofocant.