The Ungaria tomentosa, also known as Cat's Claw or One of Cat, is a medicinal plant used primarily in traditional medicine to support the immune system and fight inflammation and boost immunity.
Short Features
- Latin Name: Uncaria tomentosa
- Common Name: Cat's Claw, Una de Gato, Uña de Gato
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Development: This is a climbing plant that comes from the tropical forests of South America.
Chemical Composition
- Alkaloids: The main active substance is β-cyprine, along with other substances such as rhynchophyllineand hirsute.
- Glycosides: It also contains glycosides and phenolic compounds.
- Antioxidants: It is used for its antioxidant properties.
Pharmacological Actions and Properties
- Immunomodulatory Action: Strengthens the immune system, thereby helping the body respond better to infections and viruses.
- Anti-inflammatory Action: Helps reduce inflammation and symptoms associated with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.
- Antibacterial and Antifungal Action: Used to fight infections.
- Antioxidant Action: Its antioxidant components help protect cells from oxidation.
- Analgesic Action: It can help relieve pain and discomfort due to inflammation or injuries.
Indications for Use
- Immune System: Ideal for strengthening the immune system.
- Inflammatory Conditions: Used to relieve inflammation, such as arthritis.
- Infections: Used to treat infections caused by bacteria or fungi.
- Antioxidant Support: In use to protect cells from damage due to oxidative stress.
- Pain Relief: Used to relieve pain associated with inflammatory diseases.
How to Use
10-20 drops in a little water or decoction, 1-2 times a day.
Precautions and Side Effects
- Side effects: Generally considered safe when used as directed, but may cause mild gastrointestinal problems, such as nausea or diarrhea in overdose.
- Interactions: It may interact with pharmaceutical preparations to enhance the immune system or anticoagulant drugs, therefore caution is required when using it in combination with other medications.
- Avoid during pregnancy & breastfeeding.
The Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw) tincture It is a powerful medicinal herb with important medicinal properties, mainly for strengthening the immune system and fighting inflammation.
Returns Policy & Changes
Free shipping for all changes and returns until 14 calendar days after delivery. OR change of an object has never been easier with the new Stock Credit service by Avgerinos.
Necessary conditions are the presentation of the receipt/invoice inside the package and the condition of the products. The products must be like new and not opened or used. There are specific products that cannot be returned for health reasons. After we receive and check your return package, we will issue the corresponding Voucher/Gift Card with the same amount of money which you can use on our site.
In case the your products must be withdrawn fully we publish your refund using the same payment method you used was used for the original purchase.
The return costs are free of charge, excluding any additional costs incurred are due to your choice of delivery method used other than the cheapest standard delivery method that we we offer.
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Address where they are carried out The returns are as follows: 138 Vasileos Konstantinou, Koropi 19400, T +30 210 6623565
Time & Hours Delivery
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- Land destinations: 1-2 business days
- Island destinations: 2-3 working days
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