What is Cat’s Claw?
Cat’s Claw the highlands of the Amazon rainforest in Peru is the home of the Ashanica Indians. The indigenous healers there used Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa), which they call Una de Gato, for thousands of years as an herb that was considered to have many benefits. The plant is named for the large hook-like thorns that come off the ends of this long vine which locals have stated resembles the Jaguar’s claw, the part of the plant that is used is the root and the inner bark of the stem.

What is Cat’s Claw used for?
In order to preserve the plant, the inner bark is often used, to spare the root of the vine. Its important to pay attention to the kind of Cat’s Claw that is used, since the name may be used to refer to several different plants. Cat’s Claw contains many active constituents, such as the powerful bioflavonoids, catechin and quercetin. Modern research has shown that the species Uncaria tomentos contains isopteropodine, which may explain some of its benefits. Cat’s Claw may be used as a tea, herbal tincture, herbal extract and capsule, and is also used topically to support healthy benefits to skin.*

Why Nature’s Answer?
Nature’s Answer provides 1,350 mg per serving of Cat’s Claw.

Nature’s Answer Cat’s Claw is made with the added assurance of our Advanced Botanical Fingerprint Technology®. All plants have unique chemical characteristics, markers, and natural patterns that can be used to identify them (just like human fingerprints). Our in-house laboratory has accumulated and preserved over 800 plant specimens, creating one of the most comprehensive collections of genetically verified plant specimens found anywhere in the world. Our state-of-the-art laboratory equipment has identified each and every plant’s distinctive botanical fingerprint, which we then use as our baseline to analyze the quality and purity of every incoming botanical used to manufacture our products. This unique process is our Advanced Botanical Fingerprint Technology®, and we take great pride in knowing that it allows us to completely assure you that your products contain only the highest quality botanical ingredients.

The information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical guidance.