Raintree's cat's claw capsules are sold in bottles of 100 capsules with 500 milligrams of pure dried, ground, alkaloid-rich inner bark of cat's claw per capsule which are rich in these naturally occurring alkaloids. We use no binders or fillers. Based on independent assays, Raintree's cat's claw capsules has the highest alkaloid content of any standard inner bark capsules available. Total alkaloid content of tested samples from other available products range from .13% to 1.05%. This represents a huge difference in quality and efficacy. Because of our commitment to quality, Raintree's alkaloid content has always assayed in a range of 1.2% to 1.58%. Compare this to the new "standardized extract" offered in health food stores with only 2 milligrams of alkaloids per capsule at a much higher price!

Raintree's cat's claw has been sustainably wild harvested in the Peruvian Amazon. It has grown naturally in the rainforest without pesticides or fertilizers. This plant is non-irradiated and non-fumigated.

Traditional Uses:* as an immune stimulant and an adjunctive therapy for cancer (to reduce side effects of chemotherapy and protect cells); as a bowel cleanser and anti-inflammatory for Crohn's, colitis, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and other bowel problems; as an anti-inflammatory for arthritis (all kinds) and muscle pains/strains/injuries; as a general daily tonic (to tone, balance, and strengthen all body functions); for stomach ulcers and ulcerative colitis and as an ulcer preventative/ stomach and bowel protector)
 

Ingredients: Each capsule contains 500 mg of pure 100% cat's claw inner vine bark (Uncaria tomentosa). No binders, fillers or other additives are used.
 

Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules twice daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
 

Contraindications:

• Cat's claw has been documented with immunostimulant effects and is contraindicated before or following any organ or bone marrow transplant or skin graft.
• Cat's claw has been documented with antifertility properties and is contraindicated in persons seeking to get pregnant.
• Cat's claw has been documented with chemicals which can reduce platelet aggregation and thin the blood. It is contraindicated in persons with bleeding disorders such as hemophilia.

Drug Interactions: Based upon animals studies, cat's claw may protect against gastrointestinal damage associated with NSAIDs such as ibuprofen. May potentiate coumadin and blood-thinning drugs.
 

Other Practitioner Observations:

• Cat's claw requires sufficient stomach acid to help break down the tannins and alkaloids during digestion and to aid in absorption. Avoid taking capsules at the same time as antacids.
• Large dosages of cat's claw (3-4 gram dosages) have been reported to cause some abdominal pain or gastrointestinal problems including diarrhea (due to the tannin content of the vine bark). The diarrhea or loose stools tend to be mild and go away with continued use. Discontinue use or reduce dosage if diarrhea persists longer than 3-4 days.