Plants, Properties & Actions
The following information has been compiled from many published sources.
This is for education and information purposes only and is not intended to be used to diagnose, prescribe or replace proper medical care. Always seek advice from your own doctor.
This list shows the plant or botanical name and […]
Uncaria Tomentosa (Cat’s Claw) Wonder Herb from the Amazon
by Philip N. Steinberg, CV
In July of 1993 1 received a very interesting telephone call. A gentleman from Florida was calling to inquire as to my knowledge of a medicinal herb from Peru, scientifically known as Uncaria tomentosa, or more […]
Cat’s Claw – Description
Habit: Gigantic (very large) perennial liana (woody vine) that grows climbing around trees or creeping, with hook-like thorns that grow along the vine and resemble the claws of a cat. These claw-like projections allow the vine to attach to tree bark and also give the plant its name. The […]