Cat's claw, benefits and medicinal properties.

in hierbas •  6 years ago 

Cat's claw, Uncaria tomentosa, is a medicinal plant from the Amazon that has formed and continues to be part of the traditional medicine of native peoples due to its extraordinary benefits and medicinal properties.
This medicinal plant is indicated to improve digestive problems
Helps regulate the menstrual cycle
It is used to fight viral infections
Improves cases of general weakness by accelerating recovery
In high doses, this plant has a contraceptive effect
It could prevent the proliferation of tumor cells
It is beneficial in cases of gout or high uric acid
Cat's claw is indicated for osteoarthritis, arthritis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Reduces hemorrhoids
Cat's claw is beneficial in case of diabetes
It is very effective in relieving joint inflammations
It is useful in case of diarrhea
Cat's claw is successfully used for cirrhosis
Stimulates and strengthens the function of our immune system
The cat's claw can be found dry or fresh and is prepared in infusion, although it can also be found in tincture, ground, capsules, etc.uña de gato.jpg

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I've never heard of this plant. And I don't think I've seen it either, based on this picture. It's another example of a highly useful plant that we just don't know much about anymore, and the knowledge of it has faded in recent history. So many plants are in this category now.