Cats Claw herb (named Una de Gato in Spanish) grows in the rainforest and jungle areas of South America and Asia. Cats Claw gets its name from the small thorns at the base of its leaves which curl back to resemble its namesake. When the cats claw vine (which grows up to 100 feet in height) is harvested at about three feet above ground, it grows back to full size within a few years. It is this "environmentally friendly" method in which native villagers harvest this healing herb for the Amazon Herb Company.

Used by Rainforest natives for more than 2,000 years, cats claw is considered a medicinal plant and protected in Peru. Traditionally, it was believed to support respiratory, muscle and joint health as well as work as a digestive aid and kidney cleanser. In 1994, the World Health Organization sponsored the first international conference on this powerful herb and it was recognized as one of the most important medicinal plants in the world. Cats Claw bark and roots are rich in immune supporting oxindole alkaloids as also a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Cats Claw may also offer antibacterial properties, due to these alkaloids.

Cats Claw and -- as much as is possible -- all of the herbs we distribute, are grown in virgin, Rainforest soil; wild-harvested by native Amazon people; and processed in Florida. They are hand-inspected by the FDA -- never undergoing X-Ray, irradiation or fumigation. All herbs used in the tincture and capsule products are processed according to the Spagyric Method for maximum bioavailability and nutrient retention and come with a 1 Year Satisfaction Guarantee.

Processing Method: The liquid tinctures are prepared according to the time-consuming Spagyric Method which involves crushing and soaking the wild-harvested raw herbs in a bath of pure grain alcohol and water for 3-4 weeks. This "bath" breaks the fiberous cell walls and releases the vital elements so that they are more bioavailable. So the tinctures are, in effect, a "predigested product" that gets absorbed quickly. After the oils and liquids are extracted, the remaining pulp is fired to become ash (which alkalinaizes the body and is rich in minerals). The liquids, oils and ash are then recombined. None of the leaf or stem is discarded. For the capsule product, more raw herb is crushed, sprayed with the tincture and then allowed to dry before encapsulating.

Formulas containing cats claw:
In addition to cats claw herbal extract, we also distribute a number of proprietary blends, marketed under the Amazon Herb Company's trademarked names, that contain this herb. These include Arcozon™ immune support formula, Cats Claw (Una de Gato) with Honey Vinegar, Envirozon™ environmental detoxification formula, Fiberzon™ high fiber food powder, Fiberzon Plus high fiber diet capsules, Gravizon™ blend of graviola and 28 other herbs, Illumination™ whole body tonic, Recovazon™ recovery formula, Shipibo Mate Tea™, and Shipibo Treasure Tea™.

Summary
Cats Claw herb from the Rainforest is believed to offer many benefits: Cats Claw may assist with A) digestive health (for stomach health or irritation of the digestive system), B) joint and muscle support (may be consumed orally or applied topically), and C) immune support (known to stimulate various aspects of immune functions).

Suggested amounts: 1 teaspoon of liquid 1 to 3 times per day or 3-5 capsules taken 1 to 3 times daily.

Common Names: Cats Claw is known by other names throughout South America. These include: una de gato, paraguayo, garabato, samento, tambor huasca and others.

Cats Claw extract may be one of the best-known products that we distribute, but we are equally excited about:

• Graviola extract: a powerful immune supporting herb
• ChocaMaca organic chocolate treats enriched with nutritious Amazon herbs: slightly sweetened and each ball contains 2 capsules of healthy herbs.
• Shipibo Treasure Tea: contains 8 Rainforest medicinal herbs and sweetened with Stevia natural sweetener.
• Fiberzon Plus dietary fiber capsules and Fiberzon high fiber food powder: gentle yet powerful intestinal cleansing products to make sure you get many of the benefits of a healthy, high fiber diet.