Cat’s Claw Tincture

Overview

Extracted from: Dried bark
Herb:Alcohol Ratio- 1:4

Introduction

*Cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is most commonly used for improving symptoms inflammation.

Cat’s claw (una de gato in Spanish) refers to at least 20 plants with sharp curved thorns, both native to the South and Central American tropical rain forests, with most of the commercial production focused on Uncaria tomentosa.

Packaging and Shipping

1 fl. oz, 2 fl. oz., and 4 fl. oz. extracts come in amber glass bottles with a dropper.

Typical Preparations

*Dosage suggestion: 1-3 droppers full, 2-3 times a day

*Usually used as a tincture. The tannin’s in the herb are released only if it is taken in an acidic medium; add a little lemon juice to a quarter-cup of water to which you add the tincture.

A tincture is a concentrated liquid form of an herb.  Tinctures preserve and concentrate the properties of the herb, which makes the effects of the herb stronger and longer lasting.  Our alcohol based tinctures have a shelf life of several years and can be consumed in water or under the tongue.

Precautions

Specific: Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.