Cat's Claw is a tropical vine that grows in rainforest and jungle areas in South America and Asia. The active substances in Cat's Claw are alkaloids, tannins and several other phytochemicals. Some of the alkaloids have been proven to boost the immune system. The major alkaloid rhynchophylline has anti-hypertensive effects and may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack by lowering blood pressure, increasing circulation, reducing heart rate and controlling cholesterol.

Other constituents contribute anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer properties. Many treatments combine the herb with different plants and natural products to increase the absorption and bioavailability. Cat's Claw has long been used as a homeopathic treatment for intestinal ailments. By stimulating the immune system, it can also improve response to viral and respiratory infections.

1. Cat's claw extract is used to treat arthritis, viral diseases such as HIV/AIDS, gastrointestinal illnesses such as Crohn's disease, ulcers, and certain cancers.

2. Cat's claw boost the activity of the immune system, reduce inflammation, scavenge damaging particles known as free radicals, and destroy cancerous cells.

3. Anti-TB and other bacteria.

4. Anti-tumor effect.

5. Resistant leukemia cells in vitro.

6. Anti-inflammatory effect of acute.