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

PartDoseInstruction
Whole HerbOr 1g of root bark by adding 250ml of water and boiling for 10-15 minutes after cooling 1 cup is drunk thrice a day.
Extract20.000g/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.