🟤Uncaria tomentosa
Cat's claw (uña de gato)
Uncaria tomentosa
A Peruvian Amazon vine whose hooked thorns give it its name — used by Asháninka peoples for joint and immune support.
Traditional use
Bark decoction taken for arthritis, gut inflammation, and immune resilience.
How to prepare
Simmer 1 g dried bark in 1 cup water for 15 minutes. Or take 250–500 mg standardized extract daily.
Safety notes
Avoid in pregnancy, autoimmune conditions, organ transplant recipients, and with blood-pressure or blood-thinning medications.
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