Latin Name: Uncaria tomentosa
Common Names: Cat's Claw Bark
Cat’s claw is most commonly used for improving symptoms of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.May reduce pain and inflammation of rheumatism, arthritis and other types of inflammatory problems. Cat's Claw Bark also has anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties that inhibits cancerous cell formation.Warning: For occasional use only as it is a bulk forming laxative and should be taken with adequate fluids.You should not use Cascara Sagrada or any other laxative if you have appendicitis, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis. Not recommended for children under 12. Cascara sagrada is not known to be safe for pregnant women and nursing mothers.
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