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"Cat's Claw Cat's Claw {Uncaria tomentosa), commonly known as "una de gato" in Spanish, is a South American rainforest herb known among the natives for its curative properties. Referred to as the "Sacred Herb of the Rainforest," this vine's small thorns located at the base of its leaves resemble a cat's claw. Sold over the counter as a cancer treatment in South America, cat's claw's use as a cancer aid shows promising results in studies conducted throughout the world." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"DC: Cat's Claw, una de gato, or Saventaro. J Ahem Complement Med; 5(2):143-151. 1999 Rizzi R et al. Mutagenic and antimutagenic activities of Uncaria tomentosa and its extracts. J Ethnopharmacol; 38:63-77. 1993 Rodriguez H, Massey PJ, Rodriguez K et al. Inhibition of steroid hormone production by a nutrition supplement ' 'una de gato'' or "cat's claw." Biol Reprod; 58(1):208. 1998 Salazar EL & Jayme V. Depletion of specific binding sites for estrogen receptor by Uncaria tomentosa. Proc Western Pharmacol Soc; 41:123-124. 1998 Sandoval-Chacon M et al." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.) "Other Names: Garbato, Paraguaya, Tambor hausca, Toron, una de gato actions and pharmacology Alkaloids: including 5-alpha-carboxystrictosidine, isoptero-podine, mitraphylline, isomitraphyllin, isorynchophylline, rynchophylline." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Also called una de gato. According to USDA research, cat's claw seeds contain an enzyme instrumental in converting saturated fats to unsaturated fats. Caution: Should not be used during pregnancy. Cayenne Berries. Phytochemicals: Alpha-carotene, beta- (Capsicum carotene, beta-ionone, caffeic acid, frutescens or campesterol, capsaicin, can/one, C. annum) caryophyllene, chlorogenic acid, citric acid, cryptoxanthin, hesperidin, kaempferol, limonene, lutein, myristic acid, 1,8-cineole, p-coumaric acid, quercetin, scopoletin, stigmasterol, zeaxanthin." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"CAT'S CLAW Common name: una de gato Botanical name: Uncaria tomentosa Parts used and where grown Cat's claw grows in the rain forests of the Andes Mountains in South America, particularly in Peru. The two species of the plant used most commonly are U. tomentosa, which makes up most of the cat's claw imported to the U.S., and U. guianensis, which is more widely used in Europe. In South America, both species are used interchangeably. The root bark is used as medicine." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Cat's claw, una de gato oder Katzenkralle Protrait einer Arzneipflanze. In: ZPT 18(2)00132-121. 1997. Sandberg F, Thorsen R (1962) Lloydia 25(3):201. Schulz V, Hiibner WD, Ploch M, Klinische Studien mit Psycho-Phytopharmaka. In: ZPT 18(3): 141-154. 1997. Winkler C and Wichtel M (1985) Pharm Acta Helv 60(9/10): 234. Further information in: Frohne D, Pfander HJ, Giftpflanzen - Ein Handbuch fur Apotheker, Toxikologen und Biologen, 4. Aufl., Wiss. Verlags-Ges Stuttgart 1997. Hansel R, Keller K, Rimpler H, Schneider G (Hrsg.), Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, 5. Aufl." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"Cat's claw, una de gato oder Katzenkralle Protrait einer Arzneipflanze. In: ZPT 18(2): 112-121. 1997. Sandberg F, Thorsen R, (1962) Uoydia 25(3):201. Schulz V, Hiibner WD, Ploch M, Klinische Studien mit Psycho-Phytopharmaka. In: ZPT 18(3): 141-154. 1997. Winkler C and Wichtel M, (1985) Pharm Acta Helv 60(9/10): 234. Adonis vernalis See Adonis Adrue Cyperus articulatus description Medicinal Parts: Adrue root is used in the West Indies for its anti-emetic properties. Flower and Fruit: The tubers are blackish and top-shaped, with bristly remains of former leaves." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Also Known As English: garabato, garbato casha, hawk's claw, paraguayo, rangaya, samento, tambor huasca, toron, una de gavilan, ungangui Spanish: una de gato ("cat's claw") Parts Used Inner bark, bark, root, stem, hook, leaf Physiological Effects Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antitumor, antiviral, depurative, diuretic, hypotensive, immune stimulant, vermifuge Medicinal Uses Cat's claw has been used by native peoples of South America for at least two thousand years." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"CAE extract, or una de gato, has been an important medicine among Peruvian natives for hundreds of years. una de gato is considered sacred among the Campa Indians of Peru. They use it to treat many conditions including inflammation, infections, and cancer. It is also used to ease birthing and improve immune response in both the new mother and her child. Ron Pero, Ph.D., one of this book's authors, carefully duplicated the CAE tea extraction methods used by the Peruvian shamans in preparing their medicine." - Vincent Giampapa, Ronald Pero, and Marcia Zimmerman, The Anti-Aging Solution: 5 Simple Steps to Looking and Feeling Young (Get the book.)

"Like any other herbal found in the rain forest, una de gato is in danger of becoming extinct. • It is equally important that you purchase the true una de gato, called Uncaria tomentosa. Other herbs are informally called cat's claw, and there is a vine of una de gato from the Peruvian lowlands; these do not contain the same alkaloids as the genuine herb. - Cayenne - Capsicum minimum Forms—Berries are used to make capsules, topical preparations, and powder. Nutritional value—Capsaicin, cobalt, folic acid, pantothenic acid, zinc, vitamins A, B,, B2, B3, B6, and C." - Dr. Mary Dan Eades, The Doctor's Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals (Get the book.)

"At the University of Milan, Renato Rizzi led an experiment with una de gato as it relates to cancer causing (mutagenic) substances in smokers. It is well known that the urine of smokers contains mutagenic substances. When given una de gato for two weeks, the smokers' urine returned to normal. This is important because it shows that una de gato can help lesson the risk of developing cancers and other degenerative diseases." - World Preservation Society, Powerful and Unusual Herbs From the Amazon and China (Get the book.) "Davis referred to una de gato as "the opener of the way" because of its remarkable ability to cleanse the entire intestinal tract. Because of this ability, una de gato can be used for Crohn's Disease, hemorrhoids, parasites, leaky bowel syndrome, ulcers, gastritis, allergic disorders, diverticulitis, stabilizing intestinal flora and other gastro-intestinal issues. Una de Gato is also a powerful anti-inflammatory which makes it very useful for arthritis and other inflammatory diseases." - World Preservation Society, Powerful and Unusual Herbs From the Amazon and China (Get the book.)

"Inhibition of steroid hormone production by a nutrition supplement ' 'una de gato'' or "cat's claw." Biol Reprod; 58(1):208. 1998 Salazar EL & Jayme V. Depletion of specific binding sites for estrogen receptor by Uncaria tomentosa. Proc Western Pharmacol Soc; 41:123-124. 1998 Sandoval-Chacon M et al. Antiinflammatory actions of cat's claw: the role of NF-kB. Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 12:1279-1289. 1998 Sandoval M, Mannick EE, Mishra J et al. Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) protects against oxidative stress and indomethacininduced intestinal inflammation. Gastroenterology; 112(suppl):A1081." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"There are other species of plants with a common name of cat's claw (or una de gato) in Mexico and Latin America; however, they are entirely different plants, not belonging to the Uncaria genus, or even the Rubiaceae family. Several of the Mexican una de gato varieties have toxic properties. TRIBAL AND HERBAL MEDICINE USES Cat's claw has been used medicinally by the Aguaruna, Ashaninka, Cashibo, Conibo, and Shipibo Indian tribes of Peru for at least 2,000 years." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.)

"CAE extract, or una de gato, has been an important medicine among Peruvian natives for hundreds of years. una de gato is considered sacred among the Campa Indians of Peru. They use it to treat many conditions including inflammation, infections, and cancer. It is also used to ease birthing and improve immune response in both the new mother and her child. Ron Pero, Ph.D., one of this book's authors, carefully duplicated the CAE tea extraction methods used by the Peruvian shamans in preparing their medicine." - Vincent Giampapa, Ronald Pero, and Marcia Zimmerman, The Anti-Aging Solution: 5 Simple Steps to Looking and Feeling Young (Get the book.)

"The plant is Uncaria tomentosa, a jungle liana, whose bark is used as an herbal remedy known in Spanish as una de gato and in English as cat's claw. There is little research to back up claims that the plant will heal gastric ulcers, tumors, and arthritis, although some of its constituents appear to enhance aspects of immune function. For several years, pharmacies and street salesmen in Bogota, Lima, and La Paz have sold as much una de gato as they could get; now sales of the bark and products made from it are booming in the United States, from Miami to New York and Los Angeles." - Margarita Artschwager Kay, Healing with Plants in the American and Mexican West (Get the book.)

"In herbal medicine today, cat's claw is employed around the world for many different conditions, including immune disorders, gastritis, ulcers, cancer, arthritis, rheumatism, rheumatic disorders, neuralgias, Genus: Uncaria Species: tomentosa, guianensis Common Names: cat's claw, una de gato, paraguayo, garabato, garbato casha, samento, toro, tambor huasca, una huasca, una de gavilan, hawk's claw, saventaro Parts Used: bark, root, leaves PLANT CHEMICALS Alkaloid chemicals in cat's claw are the subject of four U.S." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.) "Several of the Mexican una de gato varieties have toxic properties. TRIBAL AND HERBAL MEDICINE USES Cat's claw has been used medicinally by the Aguaruna, Ashaninka, Cashibo, Conibo, and Shipibo Indian tribes of Peru for at least 2,000 years. Both South American Uncaria species are used by the indigenous peoples of the Amazon rainforest in very similar ways and have long histories of use. Cat's claw (U. tomentosa) has been used medicinally by the Aguaruna, Ashaninka, Cashibo, Conibo, and Shipibo tribes of Peru for at least 2,000 years." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.)

"Alternatively, boil and add lOg of plant material to lOg of una de gato in 11 of water. Boil the mixture for 3-4 minutes and mix with 5g Chante because the plant is cold. Drink 11 a day for 1 week. Patient should drink warm solution. If possible, use Leaves. The Seeds are less powerful. Usos: Inflamacion de los Rinones, Prostata, Color para comida, Bronquitis, Hemorragias, Sistema pulmonar, Infecciones del siste-ma urinaria. - Uses: Inflammation of the Kidneys, Prostate, Food coloring, Bronchitis, Hemorrhages, Pulmonary systems, Urinary infections Borraja Borago officinalis L." - Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon, Plants of the four winds - The magic and medicinal flora of Peru (Get the book.) "Boil 200g of una de gato de la Costa in 31 of water for 10 minutes and then place hot water in a tub. Pour hot liquid into the tub and then sit in it for about 5 minutes, twice a week until the patient is cured. Usos: 1. Cancer, Inflamacion de los Rinones, Hepatitis, Hemorroi-des, Inflamacion del Higado. 2. Quistes del ano, Granos vaginales, Granos anales - Uses: 1. Cancer, Kidney inflammation, Hepatitis, Hemorrhoids, Liver inflammation; 2. Anus cyst, Vaginal pimples, Anal pimples Quina Quina, Kina Kina Myroxylon balsamum Harms." - Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon, Plants of the four winds - The magic and medicinal flora of Peru (Get the book.) "Por ejemplo, especies que han sido promocionadas fuertemente en una escala global, especialmente Maca (Lepidium meyenii), Sangre del Drago (Croton lechleri) y una de gato (Uncaria tomentosa y Uncaria guianensis). La cantidad de otras plantas peruanas para las cuales por lo menos un niimero limitado de estudios se han llevado a cabo es todavia muy pequefio y la mayoria de las investigaciones se motivan por las modas del mercado internacional de suplementos." - Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon, Plants of the four winds - The magic and medicinal flora of Peru (Get the book.) "Por ejemplo, especies que han sido promocionadas fuertemente en una escala global, especialmente Maca (Lepidium meyenii), Sangre del Drago (Croton lechleri) y una de gato (Uncaria tomentosa y Uncaria guianensis). La cantidad de otras plantas peruanas para las cuales por lo menos un niimero limitado de estudios se han llevado a cabo es todavia muy pequeno y la mayoria de las investigaciones se motivan por las modas del mercado internacional de suplementos." - Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon, Plants of the four winds - The magic and medicinal flora of Peru (Get the book.)

"Rubiaceae] Overview Cat's claw, also known by its Spanish name, una de gato, is an herb that has gained recent popularity in the U.S. herb market. una de gato is the common name for at least 20 plants (from 12 different families) with sharp, curved thorns (Obregon, 1995; Cabieses, 1994). Among them are two climbing, woody vines: Uncaria tomentosa and U guianensis, the two species of Uncaria (there are approximately 60 species) (Obregon, 1995; Cabieses, 1994) native to the South and Central American tropical rain forests that are the subject of this monograph. According to U.S." - Mark Blumenthal, The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs (Get the book.)

"While many South American plants are referred to as una de gato, the species Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. Ex Roem.St Schult) DC or Uncaria guianensis (Aubl.) J.F. Gmel. are the ones primarily used medicinally.7 These species are often considered to have identical therapeutic indications.12 They are also very similar in appearance with only slight differences in the presentation of the leaves and the hooks.7 To further complicate matters, two different forms or phenotypes of Uncaria tomentosa exist, which can lead to confusion over appropriate harvesting of the plant." - Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND, The Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs (Get the book.) "CAUTIONS/CONTRAINDICATIONS Many of the plants commonly referred to as una de gato are considered poisonous. The herb should not be taken for serious conditions such as HIV and cancer unless under the supervision of an appropriately trained healthcare provider.26 Cat's claw products should be avoided in transplant patients undergoing immunosuppressive therapy.4 Until more is known, cat's claw should not be taken during pregnancy and lactation, by women wishing to conceive, and children under 3 years of age." - Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND, The Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs (Get the book.)

"It is equally important that you purchase the true una de gato, called Uncaria tomentosa. Other herbs are informally called cat's claw, and there is a vine of una de gato from the Peruvian lowlands; these do not contain the same alkaloids as the genuine herb. - Cayenne - Capsicum minimum Forms—Berries are used to make capsules, topical preparations, and powder. Nutritional value—Capsaicin, cobalt, folic acid, pantothenic acid, zinc, vitamins A, B,, B2, B3, B6, and C. Cayenne is a pepper well known for its benefits to the circulatory system." - Dr. Mary Dan Eades, The Doctor's Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals (Get the book.)

"In vitro studies with una de gato show that certain constituents in the plant possess anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antiviral, and immune-stimulating properties. The alkaloids in una de gato demonstrate immune-enhancing activity by producing an increase in phagocytosis, a process by which potentially harmful materials are "eaten" by protective cells. In studies of the plant's quinovic acid glycosides, researchers observed significant anti-inflammatory activity. These same compounds were shown to inhibit several types of common viruses." - Christopher Kilham, Tales from the Medicine Trail: Tracking Down the Health Secrets of Shamans, Herbalists, Mystics, Yogis, and Other Healers (Get the book.)

"CafsClaw Cat's claw or una de gato consists of the bark of two species of the genus Uncaria (family Rubiaceae). Both 17. tomentosa and the less common U. guianensis are thorny lianas indigenous to tropical South America. The plants are widely collected in Amazonia for shipment to the American and European markets. Widely used as a folk remedy for a wide variety of conditions by people in South America and by emigrants from those countries, cat's claw is probably best classified at present as an adaptogen." - volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel, Rational Phytotherapy: A Reference Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists (Get the book.)

"The name cat's claw, or una de gato in Spanish, comes from the vine's sharp, curved thorns that resemble the claws of a jaguar or cat. SlIFPLEMEMTSNAPSHOT_ ? Cat's Claw Botanical names: Uncaria tomentosa, U. guianensis; also known as una de gato. May help: Heart disease, low immunity, bursitis, rheumatoid arthritis, chemical poisoning, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and lupus. Origin: Found in the Peruvian rain forest. Cautions and possible side effects: Don't use if you have hemophilia or are pregnant." - Gale Maleskey, Nature's Medicines : From Asthma to Weight Gain, from Colds to High Cholesterol -- The Most Powerful All-Natural Cures (Get the book.)

"In Mexico, the powdered bark, contained in gelatin capsules, is taken as a tonic, often in combination with the ground bark of una de gato [Uncaria tomentosa). Among the rural Brazilian population, the bark of the trunk also is used as a home remedy for exhaustion and debility. Indian women in Brazil use the fresh root cortex as an aphrodisiac love magic by rubbing it onto the soles of the feet of the men they desire. Whether this occurs with the knowledge of the men is an open question." - Christian Ratsch, The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications (Get the book.)

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