ALFALFA (mendicago sativa)

BARLEY GRASS

BILBERRY (Vaccinium myrtillus)

CAT’S CLAW (Uncaria tomentosa)

CAYENNE PEPPER (Capsicum annuum)

CHAMOMILE (anthemis nobilis)

DANDELION (Taraxacum officinale)

DON QUAI (Angelica sinensis)

ECHINACEA (Echinacea purpurea,
                      Echinacea angustifolia)

GARLIC (allium sativum)

GINKGO BILOBA

GINSENG (panax ginseng)

MILK THISTLE (Silybum marianum)

SAW PALMETTO (Serenoa repens)

SPIRULINA

VALERIAN

 

CAT’S CLAW (Uncaria tomentosa)

Cat's Claw is a vine that grows in the rainforests of Peru where it is used to treat cancer, diabetes, ulcers, arthritis, and infections, as well as to assist in the recovery from childbirth. It is also used as a contraceptive. The active substances in Cat's Claw are known to have anti-tumor, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Some of the alkaloids have been proven to boost the immune system.

Possible benefits and uses:

• Helps boost the immune system

• Protects against degenerative diseases

• May reduce the risk of stroke and heart disease

• Used in the treatment and prevention of arthritis, rheumatism, lupus, PMS, chronic fatigue syndrome, diabetes, and prostrate conditions

• Used in the treatment of cancer, hemorrhoids, parasites, and varicose veins

• Aids in the treatment of digestive disorders

• Acts as a powerful antioxidant

Contraindications:

• Not recommended for people who are pregnant, lactating, or trying to conceive

• Not recommended for organ transplant recipients, it may stimulate the immune response and cause a rejection of the organ or tissue

• European practitioners avoid combining this herb with insulin and hormonal drugs

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