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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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Acne

Cats Claw for Acne
Cat's claw: Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a vine found in South America used traditionally for a wide range of conditions including acne. Although no scientific evidence exists for the ....

 

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Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence 4

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Crohn's Disease

Cats Claw for Crohn's Disease
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:
Traditional Therapy With Insufficient Evidence 4

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Breast Cancer

Cats Claw for Breast Cancer
Cat's claw: Originally found in Peru, the 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. ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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AIDS-related Lymphoma

Cats Claw for AIDS-related Lymphoma
Cat's claw : Several low-quality studies suggest that cat's claw may slow tumor growth. However, this research is very early and has not identified specific types of cancer that may benefit. ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Allergic Rhinitis (hay Fever)

Cats Claw for Allergic Rhinitis (hay Fever)
Cat's claw : 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 ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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