(Uncaria tomentosa) Wild Crafted.
This popular Peruvian tea is enjoyed worldwide as a general health tonic.
Named after its hook-like horns, cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest and other places in South and Central America. The bark and root have been used by South Americans for centuries to treat health problems including arthritis, stomach ulcers, inflammation, dysentery, and fevers. It was also used as a form of birth control.
Not many scientific studies have looked at the safety and effectiveness of cat's claw, but it has been used traditionally to treat osteoarthritis (OA). One study found that it may help relieve pain from knee OA without significant side effects. Cat's claw has been suggested as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) because it may help reduce inflammation.
Please consult your medical care provider before using any herbal medicine, particularly if you have a sensitivity or allergy to the herb, a known medical condition, are taking medication or if you are pregnant or nursing.