HerbCat's Claw
Limited human evidence suggests potential benefits for rheumatoid arthritis, denture stomatitis, and improving quality of life in cancer patients, but more rigorous studies are needed.
Benefits
- Traditionally used for gastric and inflammatory disorders
- promoted for immune support
- digestive and joint health
- and as a general health tonic.
Key compounds
Plant constituents with antiviralantimutagenicanti-inflammatoryimmunomodulatory properties
May help with
- Indigenous Amazonian people used it for centuries to ward off disease and treat various gastric and inflammatory conditions.
Best for these goals
Traditionally used for gastric and inflammatory disorderspromoted for immune supportdigestive and joint healthand as a general health tonic.
How to use it
Dietary supplements, teas
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Appears safe orally for short periods; may exacerbate autoimmune diseases, increase bleeding risk, and is potentially unsafe during pregnancy. May cause nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, dizziness, vomiting, and kidney problems in those with kidney disease. Preclinical data suggests it may stimulate pediatric leukemic cell survival. | Interactions: May interact with anticoagulants, antiplatelets, immunosuppressants, and blood pressure medications; may inhibit CYP3A4.
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