An Amazing Amazonian Herb

Living in the dense rainforests of South America, where dampness, wild animals and killer bugs are a daily threat, the tribes of the Amazon have, over centuries, discovered the medicinal benefits of plants growing in their ‘back yard’.

One of these is Cat’s claw. Not of the tabby toenails kind, but rather the plant with the hook-like thorns, Uña de gato (Cat’s claw) has been extensively used by the Indian tribes of Peru for centuries.

Referred to as the “opener of the way” for its ability to cleanse the entire intestinal tract and assist with digestive disorders, and with so many documented traditional uses, it’s no surprise that it came to the attention of Western scientists. Researchers have shown it to be an immune enhancing substance that can be used to support the effectiveness of radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatments.

However, not all Cat’s claw products are equal. The superior Uncaria tomentosa is often replaced by the cheaper and easier-to-source Uncaria guianensis. Nature’s Way® offer standardised Cat’s claw from the more biologically active Uncaria tamentosa, bringing rainforest treasures directly to your door with guaranteed activity and quality.