Mexican uña de gato

[Isaiah1SAS]

I'm taking two/three (2-3) quarts of Cat Claw tea every day. I'm in DAY TWO. Does anyone have any first hand experience with fresh Mexican uña de gato Cat Claw ? I brew a length of woody vine a bit larger than the size of a ball point pen per quart. It yields a smooth, green/yellow tea with a hint of carmel color. I have experienced measurable anti-inflammatory results already. Anyone else doing Cat Claw ? It is a Mexican variety and I am monitoring myself for toxic side effects.


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Cat's Claw
anti-inflammatory
antiviral
anti-hypertensive
decreases dopamine levels
inhibits platelet aggregation
increases serotonin
inhibits tumor growth
some contraceptive effects
stimulates the immune system

http://www.innvista.com/health/herbs/catsclaw.htm

[Isaiah1SAS]

The Mexican variety as compared with the Amazonian variety clearly does have some toxic properties and headache can be an early warning sign.

[adamw1]

Isnt it a herb that they are testing on aids and cancer patients or summit,i remember reading something about it.

[Isaiah1SAS]

Adam, yes. I believe you are right. I believe IMMUNE ENHANCEMENT testing is with the Amazonian rain forest CAT CLAW. The Arid Mexican Cat Claw I am using DOES have TOXIC properties. I have scaled-back to about 16oz per day because I was experiencing headache and internal organ discomfort (deep mid-thorax pain sufficient to wake me).
I do know that this Mexican Cat Claw is able to reduce swelling and is great for jungle rot/trench foot. It can be ingested or used topically. I think it would make a great topical gel-- fillet an aloe leaf and mix the aloe gel with Cat Claw tea reduction. I will try it.