The active chemical compounds found in cat's claw are alkaloids, tannins, and several other phytochemicals. The alkaloids in cat's claw give it the ability boost the immune system. The major alkaloid rhynchophylline also exhibits anti-hypertensive properties and may help to reduce the occurrence of stroke and heart attack by lowering blood pressure, increasing circulation, reducing heart rate, and controlling cholesterol levels.

Many treatments and herbal supplements combine cat's claw with different plants and natural products to increase the absorption and bioavailability whereby increasing its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. For quite some time, cat's claw has been used medicinally as a treatment for gastrointestinal ailments. Additional homeopathic uses of cat's claw include treatments for Crohn's disease, gastric ulcers and tumors, parasites, colitis, gastritis, diverticulitis, and leaky bowel syndrome. Through its ability to stimulate the immune system, this herb may also improve the body's response to viral and respiratory infections.

Dosage: Take 1 capsule two times daily with water between meals.

Ingredients: millet, gelatin.

Precautions: Women should discontinue use while pregnant or lactating.

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