cat's claw

claw (klaw) a nail of an animal, particularly a carnivore, that is long and curved and has a sharp end.

cat's claw a woody South American vine, Uncaria tomentosa or a preparation of its root bark, which has antiviral, immunostimulant, and antiinflammatory properties and is used in folk medicine.

devil's claw a perennial herb, Harpagophytum procumbens, whose dried tubular secondary roots and lateral tubers are used for dyspepsia, loss of appetite, and rheumatism; also used in homeopathy for rheumatism and in folk medicine.

cat's claw,

an herb that belongs to the madder family, found in South America and Southeast Asia.

uses It is used for cancer, herpes, arthritis, gastritis, gout, wounds, and gastric ulcers. There may be short-term benefits when used for osteoarthritis, but effectiveness for other indications has not been proven.

contraindications It is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation and in children younger than 3 years of age until more research is available. It also should not be used in people with muscular sclerosis, tuberculosis, or hemophilia or in those who have had organ transplants.

cat's claw,

n Latin names:
Uncaria tomentosa, Uncaria guianensis; parts used: leaves, roots, bark from stems; uses: antiinflammatory, contraceptive, immune system stimulant, colon disease, arthritis, irritable bowel disease, Crohn's disease; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, patients with MS, AIDS, tuberculosis, hemophilia, and organ transplant recipients. Also called
life-giving vine of Peru, samento, or
una de gato.

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aminocaproic acid
claw
devil's claw
Feldene
fondaparinux sodium
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
oxaprozin
oxaprozin potassium
piroxicam
ramelteon
Rozerem
sunitinib malate
Sutent
tenectomy
Ticlid
ticlopidine hydrochloride
tinzaparin sodium
tirofiban hydrochloride
treprostinil sodium

Byline: The Register-Guard NATURAL FACTS Whether it's cat's claw, horse chestnut or thunder god vine (above) - yes, indeed, those are all forms of nutritional supplements - you can find out what they're supposed to be good for, how to use them, what the science says, side effects and warnings on a Web site sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.

Buzzworthy by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)

Byline: ANI New Delhi, December 3 (ANI): A plant from the Amazon region called the cat's claw has been found to be effective in combating dengue.

Extract of the plant cat's claw may harbour dengue cure by Asian News International

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Native to Central and South America, cat's claw has been used for hundreds of years in traditional folk medicine to treat a variety of health complaints.

A rainforest herb quells inflammation, supports immunity, and fights ... by de Pison, Javier M. / Life Extension