Cat’s Craw (Uncaria tomentosa)

Uncaria tomentosa is a woody vine found in the tropical jungles of South and Central America. It is known as cat's claw or uña de gato in Spanish because of its claw-shaped thorns. The plant root bark is used in herbalism for a variety of ailments, and is sold as a dietary supplement. Uncaria is a liana deriving its name from hook-like thorns that resemble the claws of a cat. U. tomentosa can grow to a length of up to 30m (100 ft), climbing by means of these thorns. The leaves are elliptic with a smooth edge, and grow in opposing pairs. Cat's claw is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest, with its habitat being restricted primarily to the tropical areas of South and Central America. Cat's claw has been used as a traditional medicine in South American countries over centuries for its supposed health benefits, and is a common herbal supplement. The part used medicinally is the bark of the vine or root. Cat's claw is most commonly used for:

• Osteoarthritis. Taking a specific freeze-dried cat's claw extract (Uncaria guianensis) by mouth appears to relieve knee pain related to physical activity within one week of treatment, but it does not decrease pain at rest or decrease knee swelling. Taking a specific combination supplement (Reparagen) containing cat's claw (Vincaria) and maca (RNI 249) for 8 weeks seems to reduce pain and stiffness, improve function, and reduce the need to use rescue medication as well as taking glucosamine sulfate.
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Taking a specific cat's claw extract (Uncaria) that contains chemicals called pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids but is free of other chemicals called tetracyclic oxindole alkaloids appears to improve symptoms of RA somewhat. Taken by mouth in combination with sulfasalazine or hydroxychloroquine for 24 weeks, cat's claw seems to reduce the number of painful and swollen joints.

Extensive empirical knowledge from ethnological medicine (traditional medicine) was passed on to the following indications:

• Cancer. Early research suggests that 100mg of cat's claw extract taken three times daily for at least 8 weeks may help reduce tiredness and improve quality of life in people with terminal solid tumors.
• A sexually transmitted infection that can lead to genital warts or cancer (human papillomavirus or HPV).
• Alzheimer disease
• Asthma
• Bone pain
• Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
• Diarrhea.
• Hemorrhoids.
• HIV/AIDS.
• Leaky gut syndrome.
• Parasites.
• Shingles (herpes zoster).
• Stomach ulcers.
• Swelling (inflammation) in the colon (colitis).
• Swelling (inflammation) in pouches of the intestines (diverticulitis).
• Swelling (inflammation) of the stomach (gastritis).
• Wound healing.

Treatment Protocol
Uncaria Phyto Extract 10ml (vial)
Normal Dosage:

• 1 vial Celandine in 200ml NSS (0.9%)
• Infusion time: at the beginning 90 minutes can be reduced to at least 60 minutes

For very sensitive patients prepare 1 amp Dexamethasone and inject before start directly into the infusion line.