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Cats Claw

What is Cats Claw?

Cats claw also known as Uncaria tomentosa or uno de gato is a woody vine found in the tropical jungles of South and Central America, which derives its name from its claw-shaped thorns. It is used as an alternative medicine in the treatment of a variety of ailments. [1]


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Products containing Cats Claw


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Source(s) Derived From

 Plant Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Uncaria tomentosa - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Cats Claw Bark Extract
Cats Claw Root
Cats Claw Root Extract
Uncaria Tomentosa
Unicaria Tomentosa

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  • Natural
  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
  • Artificial
  • Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchFebruary 10, 2009 @ 6:32 AM

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