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 Summary: Multiple plant species are marketed under the name 'cat's claw'. Use of cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa), originally found in Peru, dates back to the Inca civilization, possibly 2,000 years ago. Cat's claw is widely used in the United States and Europe, and it is one of the top herbal remedies sold despite a lack of high-quality human evidence. In Germany and Austria cat's claw is only available by prescription.Scientific Evidence:Uses These uses have been tested in humans or animals. .... Read more

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Pain

Cats Claw for Pain
Originally found in Peru, the medicinal use of cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) has been said to date back to the Inca civilization, possibly as far back as 2,000 years. Cat's ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Arthritis

Cats Claw for Arthritis
Cat's claw is widely used in the United States and Europe and it is one of the top herbal remedies sold despite a lack of high-quality human evidence. In Germany ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Allergies

Cats Claw for Allergies
It has been suggested that cat's claw may help treat allergic respiratory diseases. However, there is limited scientific evidence to support this claim. More well-designed trials are needed to determine ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Mold Allergy

Cats Claw for Mold Allergy
Cat's claw : It has been suggested that cat's claw may help treat allergic respiratory diseases. However, there is limited scientific evidence. More well-designed trials are needed to determine whether cat's ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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Joint, Tendon, and Muscle Pain

Cats Claw for Joint, Tendon, and Muscle Pain
Cat's claw: Cat's claw is widely used in the United States and Europe, and it is one of the top herbal remedies sold despite a lack of high-quality human evidence. ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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