Cat’s claw is known to confer a wide range of benefits to your health from preventing blood clots and thrombosis to treating immune conditions such as HIV and herpes. The herb has been used for hundreds of years by the Incas and other civilizations of Central and South America where it is cultivated, and there has been a lot of recent research and testing to establish just how effective it is and what components of the herb are responsible.

Cat’s claw is rich in oxindole alkaloids and other phytochemicals that render it a strong supporter of the immune system as well as an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It can therefore be used to treat inflammatory conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, gout, Crohn’s disease and colitis, and diseases causes by the oxidative action of free radicals such as atherosclerosis and some cancers.

Research is also being carried out on its effect on Alzheimer’s disease and its anticancer properties. Cat’s claw is described as a ‘Miracle herb’, but just how much of a miracle it is has yet to be scientifically established.  One thing is sure though:  the Incas swore by it and so do those that use it as a supplement to help treat their ailments.

This miracle herb can be found at your local or internet health food store.  Look for name brands to ensure quality, purity, and authenticity of the cat’s claw supplement you purchase.