Cleansing and strengthening herb of the immune system, cardiovascular system, intestinal system. Antitumor, antileukemic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, diuretic.
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic.
claw claw
Cats claw blankets to mark their territory, stretch their muscles, and maintain their claws.
Harpagoside and beta sitoserol.
Cats claw at blankets as a natural behavior to mark their territory, stretch their muscles, and maintain their claws.
Yes.
Includes alkaloids, triterpenes, phytosterols, and proanthocyanidins. Rynchophylline, one of the alkaloids isolated from cat's claw, has antihypertensive properties.
Antispasmodic, anticoagulant.
Anti-inflammatory.
Laxative or purgative.
Although the stem bark of cat's claw has some medicinal activity, the root is three to four times more active than the stem bark. Strength of active properties varies depending on when the plant is harvested.
Cats may claw when you pet them as a natural instinct to mark their territory or to show affection. It can also be a way for them to release excess energy or to communicate their boundaries.