Una de Gato 4:1

Botanical: Uncaria tomentosa

Family:  Rubiaceae (madder)

Other common names:  Cat's Claw, Hawk's Claw, Samento, Rangayo, Garabato Amarillo, Jipotatsa, Chacruk

Una de Gato, which is Spanish for "Cat's Claw," is a potent herb from the Peruvian rainforests and is said to combine the beneficial properties of many of today's most

popular herbs.  Cat's Claw shows great promise as an overall rejuvenating tonic with special applications for natural defense system support and is prized for its antioxidant, antiviral and anti-inflammatory qualities.

Disclaimer:
The information presented herein by Viable Herbal Solutions is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

History and Uses:
Una de Gato, also known by its English name, Cat's Claw, is native to the rainforests of South America, and it received its name because of the claw-like spines on its stems.  It is a giant woody vine that can grow over one hundred feet in length.  The root and bark of Una de Gato is used by the indigenous peoples of the rainforest for birth control, arthritic conditions, asthma, malignant disease, fevers, ulcers, menstrual regulation, general weakness, wounds, detoxification and rejuvenation.  In most areas, only the inner bark of the plant is harvested, so that the root can be left to regenerate for future harvesting.  Una de Gato is called "Opener of the Way" because of its well-known cleansing properties.  The inner bark provides all of the beneficial alkaloids found in this medicinal plant.  Una de Gato is ranked highly with other important immune-building herbs and contains powerful antioxidants, such as proanthocyanidins, which help fight against free radical damage, strengthen the cardiovascular and immune systems, protect collagen, and reduce swelling and inflammation.  Una de Gato is considered beneficial not only for the immune system, but also for the digestive and structural systems as well.  Una de Gato is said to help activate macrophages, lymphocytes and leukocytes.  It is also thought to reduce blood platelet aggregation.  Research on this plant is very recent, but future medicinal uses hold great promise.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) Capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Pregnant and nursing women should not take Una de Gato, nor should people with autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, etc.  Those suffering from tuberculosis should avoid Una de Gato.  It should always be taken with at least six ounces of water to maintain its efficacy. Do not take Una de Gato without talking to your doctor first if you are taking:  Blood thinning medicine (examples: warfarin, aspirin, enoxaparin).  Una de Gato should not be used by organ transplant patients or anyone with an autoimmune disease, children under three years of age or by skin graft patients.  There have been reports that Una de Gato may lower hormone levels, such as estrogen and progesterone.

Capsule Information:
Our Una de Gato supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.