medicine. Rather, it gets its name from the shape of the plant. The vine
actually has small shoots that look like cat’s claws.What we know from more modern research is that cat’s claw was so good at
treating this large variety of problems because it actually boosts the immune
system of the human body. That means that the body gets better at treating all
kinds of infections. So, rather than actually fighting the infections itself,
cat’s claw helps the body to do its job.
Knowing that it can boost the immune system causes herbalists to use it in a
much targeted way for inflammations such as gastritis, ulcers, and viral
infections. In addition, cat’s claw is used as a complementary therapy with
cancer treatment. Because cancer treatment strips the body of natural immunity,
cat’s claw can help to restore some of the system. Because of its amazing properties of
enhancing the immune system, cat’s claw has been used for almost 20 years in Peru
and Europe when treating HIV. It can also be used with
other immune system disorders. The part of cat’s claw that’s used for medicinal
purposes is the bark. From dried bark, teas and infusions can be created. In
addition, you can purchase cat’s claw in the form of a pill or a tincture.
Note: Cat’s claw can interact with some medications, so it’s important to
make sure you’re not taking something that would be conflicting such as
anticoagulants, diuretics, and blood pressure medications. If you’re in the position of needing to
enhance your immune system, cat’s claw can be a natural and effective way to do
it. It’s been used for thousands of years to do just that and it’s still an
important part of herbal medicine today.
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