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How does Cat's claw herb help with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis? Physiological effect?

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 November 07, 2009 01:01 AM
Apparently alkaloids, tannins and several phytochemicals boost the immune system, reduces blood pressure, and reduces cholesterol. Some parts are anti-inflammatory, others are anti-oxidant, and others are anti-cancer agents.

But there are two species of Cat's Claw, Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis, each have their own uses.

U. Tomentosa has been used by the indigenous people of South and Central America for 2000+ years, and is the one species more researched for its medicinal effects, while U. Guianensis is more commonly used to treat Osteoarthritis.
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http://www.kcweb.com/herb/catsclaw.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat%27s_claw

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• I am left wondering, what are the various things that U. tomentosa is used for by the indigenous people. My next question.


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