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*Cat's claw has been used to support the immune system and promote kidney health, as well as to prevent and abort pregnancy. | *Cat's claw has been used to support the immune system and promote kidney health, as well as to prevent and abort pregnancy. | ||
*Herbal remedy for viral infections. | *Herbal remedy for viral infections. | ||
*According to Gaia Herbs/plant Intelligence: | |||
:There have been several areas of interest in the research related to Cat’s Claw, most notably the effects on the immune system and the inflammatory pathways in the human body. * The group of chemical compounds in Cat’s Claw known as glycosides have been the center of much of the research investigating how this plant may promote a healthy inflammatory response. The Oxindole Alkaloids seem to show the most promise in the understanding of how this plant helps to support the healthy functioning of the immune system.* Once again we are reminded that people who neither knew or cared about these chemicals have found this plant to literally be a gift from the gods and have continued to use it. | |||
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