Cat’s Claw Tablets, 300 mg active ingredient

Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa, Uña de Gato) tablets made from ground root bark

Tablet size → 16 mm * 8 mm
Active ingredient per tablet → 300 mg

What is Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)?

Cat’s Claw owes its name to its appearance. On closer inspection, this woody climbing vine bears curved thorns that strongly resemble the claws of a house cat. It is mainly found in Colombia, Ecuador, Trinidad, Venezuela, Costa Rica, and other tropical regions. In its native habitat, Cat’s Claw thrives in dense forest undergrowth. Seeking sunlight, it climbs trees and can reach an astonishing height of up to 100 meters. Along its shoots grow opposite leaves, and between them slightly sickle-shaped thorns emerge, giving the plant its distinctive name.

In line with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we use exclusively the root bark in our products, as this is considered to hold the highest potential. Since a healthy and sustainable lifestyle is central to our philosophy, we always ensure premium quality raw materials.

Cat’s Claw in Indigenous Traditions and TCM

Modern science has identified some of the key constituents of Cat’s Claw. Alongside flavonoids, alkaloids, and triterpenes, it also contains a wide range of steroids and other compounds. This diverse phytochemical profile helps explain why Uncaria tomentosa has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. Its alkaloids are thought to support immune modulation, triterpenes may help defend the body against unwanted intruders, and flavonoids are known to protect cells from oxidative stress.

Indigenous peoples of the Amazon rainforest have long used Cat’s Claw for its broad spectrum of applications. It is particularly valued for its anti-inflammatory properties and is traditionally used to relieve chronic respiratory and joint inflammation. Even so-called “diseases of civilization” in the Western world — from aching joints to metabolic imbalances — are often addressed with Cat’s Claw. Some communities even rely on it in cases of severe cellular changes.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cat’s Claw is applied in similar ways. Practitioners use it not only for the indications mentioned above but also for dizziness and circulatory imbalances.

If you are familiar with the works of Stephen Harrod Buhner, you will know that he highlights Cat’s Claw as a core remedy in Lyme disease protocols.

Cat’s Claw is a well-established dietary supplement made from the root bark of this South American climbing vine, native particularly to Peru.

Cat’s Claw tablets without harmful additives

This dietary supplement contains no artificial colors, no flavors, no preservatives, no gelatin, no added sugars, no lactose, and no gluten.

Ingredients

Additionally contains 2 common and safe cellulose-based excipients (MCC / HPMC) for tablet stability, both of purely plant origin, and a very small amount (only a few thousandths by weight) of the widely used and safe substance magnesium stearate.

Recommended Use

Take 7 (seven) tablets daily with sufficient liquid, divided throughout the day.

Notes

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store in a cool, dry place, protected from heat, and keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

Important: Not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women! If you have been diagnosed with a heart or circulatory condition, please consult your physician before use. In general, intake should not exceed 6 consecutive months, followed by at least a one-month break before resuming.