Cat’s Claw- Can it Heal Arthritis, Cancer, Lyme Disease and Other Diseases?
Cat’s Claw is an amazing adaptogen. Research now shows that Cat’s Claw is also anti-tumor, anti-cancer, anti-microbial, antioxidant, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory. It also boosts the immune system. Cat’s Claw is one of the herbs now used in herbal protocols to treat Lyme Disease.
Among the researchers is the National Institute for Health, which has put it on its list as an anti-cancer herb. Its root and bark are considered being superior by many researchers over Echinacea, Golden Seal, Astragalus, and Mushrooms.
Considered superior by many researchers over Echinacea, Golden Seal, Astragalus, and Mushrooms.
Cat’s Claw is supported by thousands of research studies from different parts of the world.
Research studies have shown that Cat’s Claw is an important and effective adaptogen. It should rank in the same class as ginseng and certain other herbs that help the whole body to work more effectively. It supports the glands and organs so that they work more harmoniously. This would help with any imbalance or disease.
Cat’s Claw is also a detoxifier, which means it cleans out toxins from the body.
It also has potent Antioxidants: important and effective antioxidant benefits that are superior to many other known vegetables and plants.
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Cat’s Claw is an important herb to fight cancer!
Native people have used Cat’s Claw with tumors and other diseases for years.
Since these natives survived their tumors and illness, you would have to deduce the herbs worked. Herb use over generations is proof the herb works. These herbs are used by real people who are very ill with no access to standard medicine. Herbal medicine is used in the worst of circumstances where villagers live with poor living conditions, bad water, bugs, and poor housing. In these dire circumstances, herbs work on colds, flu, diarrhea, and diseases like tumors. Death is higher in bad living conditions, but their tribe survives.
If herbal medicine was not successful, their tribe would no longer exist. That should tell you a lot. Civilizations survived because of herbal medicine since time began. We have human life today because herbal medicine works over illness and disease.
Research shows that Cat’s Claw extract can reduce spirochetes and rounded forms of the Lyme transmitting organism in vitro. It has also been shown to alleviate Lyme disease symptoms. Additionally, cat’s claw strengthens and stimulates the immune system, has anti-inflammatory effects, and is beneficial for healing leaky gut.
“It strengthens and stimulates the immune system. It is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, anti-cancer, anti-depressant, anti-leukemic, antiviral, antithrombotic, anti-diarrheal, dysentery, cleansing blood, detoxicating, generally strengthening, diuretic, cholesterol-lowering, antioxidant and wound-healing. According to Buhner, it is one of the basic herbs used for Lyme disease.
Uses of Cat’s Claw in the treatment of Lyme disease:
- Cat’s claw is useful in combating Lyme disease in many respects:· strengthens and stimulates the immune system,
- has anti-inflammatory effects,
- is an analgetic,
- strengthens the central nervous system,
- is used in cognitive disorders,
- has a specific anti-inflammatory effect in the treatment of joint and muscular pain in Lyme disease, reduces edema,
- in case of chronic infection, raises the white blood cell index CD57,
- is an HLA-DR modulator,
- modulates the immune system, increasing its strength and if necessary, reducing excessive reactions
- acts as a general medication strengthening the body,
- relaxes the central nervous system
- raises mood.
Cat’s claw is specific in action. It causes the increase in the titer of white blood cells CD57. One of the most beneficial aspects of Lyme disease treatment with the help of Cat’s Claw is that it contributes to the growth of CD57 + cells, which play an important role in proper functioning of the immune system. When Lyme disease spirochetes are present in the body, they specifically inhibit the production of this subgroup of cells in the immune system. Low CD57 is a reliable marker in chronic Lyme disease, especially when antibiotic therapy is not effective. Cat’s claw is particularly recommended in the course of regular relapses, accompanied by weakness and fatigue. This ability to increase the number of CD57 (natural killer) cells in patients with chronic Lyme disease is one of the reasons for good results in chronic or late Lyme disease therapy. The use of Cat’s Claw helps maintain a high level of CD57, which in turn allows suppress the progression of the disease. Buhner recommends the Cat’s claw in his base protocol for Lyme disease.
Side effects:
The doses of 3-4 grams of this herb can sometimes cause intestinal disorders, such as loose stools, diarrhea and / or abdominal pain. These symptoms tend to fade with the long use of herbs. If symptoms occur, the dose should be reduced. If diarrhea lasts longer than three days, the herb should be discontinued.” https://lymeguide.info/cats-claw/
https://www.connersclinic.com/cats-claw-the-new-treatment-for-lyme/
Dr. Fernando Cabieses, a well-respected professor, researcher, neurologist, and neurosurgeon in Lima, Peru has extensively studied Cat’s Claw. He has written a book, The Saga of Cat’s Claw, giving research evidence on the great value of this herb in treating diseases.
How Cat’s Claw is used in Europe and other countries:
Read about Historical Native Use Evidence
This woody vine from Peru, South and Central America looks like horns, resembling a cat’s claw is quite amazing and has become one of the most popular herbs in America. Native people do not have access to doctors and antibiotics. They have relied on herbs to heal their disease with success for hundreds and thousands of years. If you have a tumor and it goes away with Cat’s claw, you have to take notice. When this happens many times over years, you have to concede that it must work. Just because you don’t know why only means it has not been researched enough to find out.
The use by Native cultures over the span of generations is a great research trial. It stands to reason, if an herb does not positively affect a health problem, you will discontinue using it. You keep taking something that works.
Uncaria tomentosa contains more pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids. Native cultures used both species’ bark and root for healing. Both alkaloids were present as they cut the roots and bark, then made the medicinal tea. So often in nature, a natural plant will contain fractions that create a balance between the different medicinal properties. When you isolate certain properties, it often creates an altered natural medicine that does give side effects. You have disturbed the herbs’ natural, balanced healing properties and benefits.
Herb Treatment Is Individual:
The dosage of the Cat’s Claw herb needed to cause an effect is individual. The time needed for healing is individual. The quality of the herb product by itself can either make or break a research project. Research projects have numerous weaknesses and pitfalls. Their results are often wrong. Science is only right until it is proven wrong. In ancient times, it was considered a fact that the world was flat. Women were told that estrogen supplementation was the perfect solution for hormonal health problems.
It was once stated that antibiotic resistance was not an issue. Doctors were educated by greedy German pharmaceutical companies that heroin was not addicting. There have been many lies perpetuated by flawed and fraudulent research studies. The use of an herb over 2000 years seems much more significant. The people who have used these herbs know they work and keep using them because of that. Generations of people lived through cancer and disease before the advent of modern drugs including antibiotics. Some of these native people live to be over 100 years old. They are mentally and physically healthy. Think about it.
Cat’s Claw Quality:
There are several species in the Cat’s Claw family that look similar. These different species vary in their alkaloids and medicinal qualities. Some products being sold do not contain the correct species of Una De Gato. You cannot tell that from looking at the powder. Only microscopic tests can know the truth. Make sure you buy from a quality company that tests its batches of herb material to make sure it is pure Una De Gato.
Holistic veterinarians are using Cat’s Claw today to treat dogs and cats for arthritis and hip dysplasia.
Anti-fertility properties so this herb should not be used when trying to get pregnant or during pregnancy. I would not use it during nursing either because of the potent alkaloids. Always consult your OBGYN doctor before taking supplements while pregnant or nursing.
Warning: Do not take herbs with prescription drugs. Using both together could cause side effects or reduce your need for the medication. Get your doctor’s advice before you take herbs. Find a holistic doctor to give you guidance on using herbs. Most standard medicine doctors do not have education about herbs or using them properly.
References:
I do hope you will read and explore the links below for more research on this valuable healing herb. The links below are one of the best to learn more about the herbs that grow in the rainforest and how they are used.
https://rawlsmd.com/herbs/cats-claw
Wealth of the Rainforest, Pharmacy to the World, by Leslie Taylor, Copyrighted 1996 to present by Leslie Taylor, Milam County, Texas 77857.
The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs by Leslie Taylor, copyrighted 2005 by Square One Publishers, Inc.
Online at http://www.rain-tree.com
http://www.rain-tree.com/catclaw.htm
http://www.rain-tree.com/toa-poa-article.htm
http://www.rain-tree.com/catclaw.htm#.V-V59jVZqUk
http://www1.american.edu/ted/cats-claw.htm
