{"product_id":"cats-claw-1-2-optimalrx","title":"Cat's Claw 1:2 (OptimalRx)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUncaria tomentosa.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCat’s Claw is an\u003cstrong data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003e immune-modulating, and anti-inflammatory herb\u003c\/strong\u003e, native to the Amazon rainforest and widely used in South American traditional medicine for\u003cstrong data-is-only-node=\"\" data-end=\"1255\" data-start=\"1147\"\u003e immune and joint health\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is highly effective for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1353\" data-start=\"1284\"\u003eautoimmune conditions, chronic inflammation, and viral infections\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also supporting \u003cstrong data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"1377\"\u003egut health, leaky gut repair, and microbiome balance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its potent anti-inflammatory properties make it beneficial for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1558\" data-start=\"1498\"\u003earthritis, joint pain, and inflammatory bowel conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, making Cat’s Claw a key herb for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1663\" data-start=\"1593\"\u003eimmune regulation, gut health, and chronic inflammatory conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in traditional and cultural practices in South America for centuries, especially in Peru, where the Ashaninka Indians classified it as a 'powerful plant' and used it to restore health. It’s significance in traditional medicine is emphasised by its exclusive use by priests to influence the communication between the physical and spiritual in people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eActions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimutagenic, immunomodulatory, immunostimulant, antiviral, antibacterial, emmenagogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIndications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    Rheumatism and as an adjunct therapy to conventional treatment (it helps reduce the number of painful and swollen joints), inflammation of the joints, arthritis (all kinds), muscle pains, strains and injuries\u003cbr\u003e•    Other inflammatory conditions such as cystitis, Crohn's, colitis, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastric ulcers, gastritis or other disturbances in the gastrointestinal system\u003cbr\u003e•    For strengthening the immune system and as an adjuvant therapy in acute and recurrent infectious diseases particularly viral infections including human papilloma virus (HPV), herpes zoster, herpes simplex and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and dengue\u003cbr\u003e•    Adjunctive therapy for cancer (to reduce side effects of chemotherapy, radiation and protect cells) \u003cbr\u003e•    A general daily tonic (to tone, balance and strengthen all body functions), convalescence, debility, chronic fatigue syndrome and Lyme disease\u003cbr\u003e•    Externally for acute and chronic inflammation of the skin such as cuts, bruises, burns or insect bites\u003cbr\u003e•    Reputed to be contraceptive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnergetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in Pregnancy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwing to its traditional use as an emmenagogue and as a contraceptive at high doses, it’s use during pregnancy and lactation is not recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eContraindications \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the belief that cat’s claw is an immunostimulant it is not advised for patients awaiting bone marrow or organ transplant, persons with medically induced immunosuppression (e.g., patients with organ transplants), autoimmune disease, \u003cspan\u003emultiple sclerosis or tuberculosis.  However, some researchers disagree with this view and suggest that cat’s claw may be helpful for transplant patients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaution with protease inhibitors (e.g. antiviral drugs such as atazanavir, ritonavir, saquinavir) and anticoagulant\/antiplatelet (such as warfarin) and immunosuppressant drugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubstitutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAndrographis, Echinacea, Thuja, Reishi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OptimalRx","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45613354057924,"sku":"Uncaria tomentosa","price":0.21,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0656\/9374\/5348\/files\/OptimalRx_Cats_Claw_1_in_2_500ml_media-01_2.jpg?v=1766114645","url":"https:\/\/innerbloomdispensary.com.au\/products\/cats-claw-1-2-optimalrx","provider":"Inner Bloom Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}