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Botanical

Cat's claw

Cat's claw is the name for Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis, woody vines from tropical parts of Central and South America.

Also listed as Vincaria, Uncaria Tomentosa,  Uncaria guianensis, Cat's Claw Extract

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Why the plant and extract matter

Preparations use the root or bark and contain several chemical groups, including alkaloids, glycosides and polyphenols. The active constituents are not fully defined. A product’s botanical identity and preparation therefore matter when comparing it with a trial extract. 1

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