Traditional Uses
It has long been used as a homeopathic treatment for intestinal ailments, including Crohn's disease, gastric ulcers and tumors, parasites, colitis, gastritis, diverticulitis and leaky bowel syndrome.
Current uses
Cats claw has shown, in urrent studies that it may have positive effects on, and can boost the body's immune system.
By stimulating the immune system, it can also improve response to viral and respiratory infections.
It also exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer properties. Many treatments combine the herb with different plants and natural products to increase the absorption and bioavailability
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Research
European clinical studies have used the extract from the bark in combination with AZT in the treatment of AIDS.
It is also used in the treatment and prevention of arthritis and rheumatism, as well as diabetes, PMS, chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, and prostate conditions.