A woody vine from the Peruvian Amazon, Cat's Claw has been used for centuries by Indigenous peoples to support immune function and joint comfort. The plant's distinctive hooked thorns inspired both its common name and its traditional role as a revitalizing tonic in Amazonian healing practices.
bark, root
decoction, tincture, capsule, powder
500–1000 mg extract daily; 1–3 g dried bark as decoction 2–3x daily
Avoid in autoimmune conditions. May interact with some medications.
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