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  UNCARIA TOMENTOSA,Cat’s Claw, adaptogen, medicina sistémica, adaptogenos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The effects of Uncaria tomentosa total alkaloid and its oxindole alkaloid components, uncarine E, uncarine C, mitraphylline, rhynchophylline and isorhynchophylline, on the impairment of retention performance caused by amnesic drugs were investigated using a step-down-type passive avoidance test in mice.
Uncaria tomentosa total alkaloid (10-20 mg kg(-1), i.p.) and the alkaloid components (10-40 mg kg(-1), i.p.), as well as the muscarinic receptor agonist oxotremorine (0.01 mg kg(-1), i.p.), significantly attenuated the deficit in retention performance induced by the muscarinic receptor antagonist scopolamine (3 mg kg(-1), i.p.).
These results suggest that Uncaria tomentosa total alkaloids exert a beneficial effect on memory impairment induced by the dysfunction of cholinergic systems in the brain and that the effect of the total alkaloids is partly attributed to the oxindole alkaloids tested.
www.adaptogeno.com /una_de_gato_ing.htm   (7868 words)

  
 Uncaria tomentosa (Cat’s Claw)
Uncaria species in Peru, it was suggested (de Matta, et al.) that catechin in the root bark may be responsible for the effect.
Uncaria tomentosa and other herbs in treating 14 types of accurately diagnosed cancer in 700 patients.”  The suggestion to be taken by the unsuspecting reader is that it was this herb that was responsible for the undefined successes.
Uncaria vines are native to Japan, China, Vietnam, and the Malaysian peninsula.
www.itmonline.org /arts/catsclaw.htm   (2394 words)

  
 Cat's Claw
Uncaria tomentosa has the ability to stop and reverse very advanced pathology, and, what is also important, its application does not exclude the continuation of therapy with the use of the methods of traditional medicine.
A decoction of the bark of Uncaria tomentosa was used as immunostimulant.
Uncaria tomentosa is also a promising source of systemic broad-spectrum antivirals that may cause less damage to host cells infected by chronic viruses than do pharmaceuticals.
www.andeshealth.com /site/868226/page/634596   (6834 words)

  
 Uncaria tomentosa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Uncaria tomentosa (also known as Cat's Claw or Uña de Gato) is a woody vine found in the tropical jungles of South and Central America, which derrives its name from its claw-shaped thorns.
Uncaria tomentosa (popularly known in English as Cat's Claw or in Spanish as Uña de Gato) is a liana deriving its name from hook-like thorns that resemble the claws of a cat.
Researchers have investigated the use of the plant by the Asháninka tribe of Peru, who use the plant as a general health tonic, contraceptive, anti-inflammatory agent for the gastrointestinal tract, and as a treatment for diarrhea, rheumatic disorders, acne, diabetes, cancer and diseases of the urinary tract.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Uncaria_tomentosa   (801 words)

  
 Cat's Claw and Cats Claw Tea
Summary: Uncaria tomentosa is widely used in Peruvian tradicional medicine for the treatment of arthritis, gastritis, cancer and certain epidermic diseases, in the form of an extract of the bark.
The antimutagenic power of Uncaria tomentosa, in vitro, seems to be due to the antioxidant property of the bark components which act quenching singlet oxygen and scavenging the other oxyradicals.
It concluded that the Uncarias are an excellent pharmacological contribution of the Amazon Flora, showing well proven anti-inflammatory actions and containing compounds that have inhibited in the laboratory the proliferation of several neoplasic cultures, as well as other compounds that improve mechanisms of immunity.
www.primalnature.com /catsclaw1.html   (2243 words)

  
 Genesis Cat's Claw
Uncaria Tomentosa is a herb that grows wild in the highlands of the Peruvian Amazon.
This suggests that this alkaloid may be useful in the prevention of stroke and reducing the risk of heart attack by lowering blood pressure, increasing circulation, and inhibiting both the formation of plaque on the arterial walls and the formation of blood clots in the vessels of the brain, heart and arteries.
Uncaria Gujanensis has been shown to have some of the same characteristics as Uncaria Tomentosa with one major exception, it does not contain the most important alkaloid, lsopteropodine.
darrendixon.supanet.com /catsclaw.htm   (1576 words)

  
 RemedyFind: patient ratings of Samento etc. / TOA-free Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) for Asthma
Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) also known as Una de Gato, is a woody vine that grows in the Amazon rain forest.
The root of the Uncaria tomentosa variety has traditionally been used as treatment for a variety of infections and wound healing.
"Uncaria tomentosa is a vine commonly known as cat's claw or 'una de gato' (UG) and is used in traditional Peruvian medicine for the treatment of a wide range of health problems, particularly digestive complaints and arthritis.
www.remedyfind.com /treatments/28/136   (550 words)

  
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In: Farmaco [Sci] (1976 Jul) 31(7):527-35 ISSN: 0430-0920 The alkaloid and procyanidin composition of Uncaria sp.
In: J Nat Prod (1991 Mar-Apr) 54(2):453-9 ISSN: 0163-3864 Bioassay-directed fractionation of the anti-inflammatory extracts of Uncaria tomentosa, using the carrageenan-induced edema in rat paw, has led to the isolation of a new quinovic acid glycoside 7 as one of the active principles.
In: J Pharm Pharmacol (1985 Jun) 37(6):401-4 ISSN: 0022-3573 Of the alkaloids obtained from Uncaria sinensis Oliv., geissoschizine methyl ether, corynantheine and dihydrocorynantheine decreased specific [3H]5-HT binding to membrane preparations from rat brain and from in-vitro experiments on guinea-pig ileum, these alkaloids were found to be partial agonists for 5-HT receptors.
www.swsbm.com /Abstracts/Uncaria-AB.txt   (3330 words)

  
 Cat's Claw from Whole World Botanicals   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
This species, Uncaria guianensis, grows at sea level and low altitudes, and does not contain the immune system strengthening compounds of Uncaria tomentosa, although it has the other beneficial properties.
Uncaria tomentosa is claimed to be of great and consistent benefit as adjuvant nutritional support for Cancer patients.
Uncaria tomentosa may be useful for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease (this claim is made on the basis that Uncaria tomentosa has been demonstrated to retard the deposition of Amyloid-Beta Protein).
www.wholeworldbotanicals.com /herbal_catsclaw.html   (1059 words)

  
 Uncaria Tomentosa ("Cat's Claw"); Wonder Herb from the Amazon
In the article, Dr. Davis refers to Uncaria tomentosa as "the opener of the way" because of its remarkable ability to cleanse the entire intestinal tract and help patients suffering from many different stomach and bowel disorders including Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, leaky bowel syndrome, colitis, hemorrhoids, fistulas, gastritis, ulcers, parasites and intestinal flora imbalance.
Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis are both commonly known as Uila de Gato in Spanish and "Cats Claw" in English.
This suggests that the alkaloid may be useful in the prevention of stroke and reducing the risk of heart attack by lowering blood pressure, increasing circulation, inhibiting the formation of plaque on the arterial walls and the formation of blood clots in the vessels of the brain, heart and arteries.
www.immunesupport.com /news/95sum004.htm   (1033 words)

  
 Dr. Phillip Steinberg Report on Una de Gato.
Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's Claw) is an herb that grows wild in the highlands of the Peruvian Amazon.
The first article stated that Uncaria tomentosa had been proven to be effective in the treatment of allergies and Neurobronchitis.
Uncaria guianensis has been shown to have some of the same characteristics as Uncaria tomentosa with one major exception.
www.rainforesttreasure.com /studies/steinberg.asp   (900 words)

  
 Cat's Claw Tea - Immune System Herb
Uncaria tomentosa (Willd) D.C., known commonly as catís claw, is a large climbing shrub (approximately 20 meters high), belonging to the Rubiaceae family.
Numerous studies of Uncaria tomentosa have been conducted worldwide, more so in the 80s, primarily in Italy, Austria and Peru and show that this is a species with mainly antiinflammatory and immune stimulant properties, although the final conclusions about responsible metabolites or the active compounds have yet to be identified.
Costa Fazzi evaluates Uncaria tomentosa (catís claw) in the prevention of stress-related gastric ulcers produced experimentally in rats, using a watery Uncaria tomentosa (Willd) DC extract as an oral pre treatment of stress-induced gastric pathology in rats, measuring diverse parameters as follows: incidence, number of lesions, ulcerous index and level of gastric compromise.
www.cfsn.com /catsclawtea.html   (2844 words)

  
 Samento Liquid Extract ( Uncaria Tomentosa ), 0.5% POA - 1 fl. oz. (30ml)
Studies suggest Samento to be beneficial in the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions; these include but are not limited to cancer, Lyme Disease, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.
Several reports on the constituents of Uncaria Tomentosa (the plant Samento is made from) have focused on the oxidole alkaloids, one of the many groups of phyto-nutrients found in the plant.
Guaranteed to be 100% free of tetracyclic oxindole alkaloids (TOAs).
www.herbalremedies.com /liquidsamento.html   (1904 words)

  
 Database Entry for: Cat's Claw - Uncaria tomentosa Cat's Claw Uncaria tomentosa Cat's Claw Uncaria tomentosa Cat's Claw ...
Both South American Uncaria species are used by the indigenous peoples of the Amazon rainforest in very similar ways and have long histories of use.
“Uncaria tomentosa extract increases the number of myeloid progenitor cells in the bone marrow of mice infected with Listeria monocytogenes.” Int.
Sandoval, M., et al., “Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities of cat’s claw (Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis) are independent of their alkaloid content." Phytomedicine.
www.rain-tree.com /catclaw.htm   (3616 words)

  
 Uncaria tomentosa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
For over 2000 years, the Ashaninka Peruvan rain forest people have used cat's claw as a tonic to ward off desisease, a contraceptive and abortifacient, and to treat various inflammatory desiseases including gastric ulcers, diarrhea and GI tumors, gonorrhea, arthritis and rheumatism, acne, diabets, desiseases of the urinary tract and cancer.
Among the wide range of species used in South America for treatment of diferent ailments, Uncaria tomentosa is considered as one of the strongest medicines.
The question raised is whether, with such broad ethnomedical background, the root of Uncaria tomentosa or preparations thereof are of interest ti us in our industrialized world; whether there are any in vitro studies showing its clinical effects in humans.
www.tau.ac.il /~ecology/virtau/3-yana_gofman/home.htm   (154 words)

  
 HIGHER IDEALS Cat's Claw, Una de Gato, Uncaria tomentosa
Cat's Claw, scientifically known in Latin as 'Uncaria tomentosa ' and as 'Una de Gato ' in Spanish, is a large woody vine that is found at high elevations in the rain forest.
There are over 60 species of Uncaria which grow throughout the world including one found in the southern United States that is also called Cat's Claw or Una de Gato.
It is the Uncaria tomentosa variety which only comes from Peru that has documented medicinal properties.
members.tripod.com /~yourhealth/main/catinfo.htm   (3294 words)

  
 Cat's Claw (unicaria tomentosa) - Una de gato
The suppressive effect of Uncaria tomentosa extracts on tumor cell growth appears to be mediated through induction of apoptosis which was demonstrated by characteristic morphological changes, internucleosomal DNA
Uncaria tomentosa (Willd.) D.C.: cat's claw, uña de gato, or savéntaro.
BACKGROUND: Uncaria tomentosa is a vine commonly known as cat's claw or 'uña de gato' (UG) and is used in traditional Peruvian medicine for the treatment of a wide range of health problems, particularly digestive complaints and arthritis.
www.cfsn.com /cats1.html   (1427 words)

  
 Mega Cat's Claw, uncaria tomentosa, griffe de chat
at's Claw (Uncaria Tomentosa or Una de Gato in Spanish) is a tropical vine from the Amazonian forest in South America.
There are, up to now, pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids (among which isopteropodine, pteropodine, speciophylline and uncarine), quinovic acid glycosides, many terpenes and triterpenes and other alkaloids (among which rhynchophylline, isorhynchophylline, hirsutine and mitraphylline).
The alkaloids found in uncaria tomentosa, with the exception of rhynchophylline, show immune boosting properties.
www.nutrisana.com /html/engmhp057.html   (458 words)

  
 Cat's Claw / Samento / Uncaria / Gambir plant / Garabato / Saventaro Supplements & Products
Beneficial in the treatment of a wide range of immune system related conditions; these include but are not limited to cancer, arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, all forms of herpes, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, intestinal disorders and HIV infection.
Cat's Claw Bark (Uncaria tomentosa) was reputed to be a super drug in the Andean region of South America.
It has a long history of indigenous use for arthritis and rheumatism as well as other types of inflammation associated with various stomach disorders and ulcers where it was clinically shown to be effective.
www.herbalremedies.com /catsclaw.html   (536 words)

  
 Uncaria Guianensis - Cat's Claw.
There are 60 species of this genus but there are two very closely related species in Suriname: uncaria tomentosa (at higher elevations) and - guianensis (at lower elevations).
The parts harvested (wild harvested) are the bark of the woody stem, roots and the leaves.
Uncaria guianensis is used for the treatment of wounds, dysentery and intestinal infections.
www.tropilab.com /cat-claw.html   (221 words)

  
 Gadsden Regional Medical Center - Cat's Claw
In addition, one double-blind trial indicates that a certain type of Uncaria tomentosa may be modestly helpful for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
This pilot trial suggests that the Uncaria guianensis species of cat’s claw may be a useful treatment for osteoarthritis.
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 40 individuals undergoing conventional treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, use of an extract made from Uncaria tomentosa modestly improved symptoms in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, as compared to placebo.
www.gadsdenregional.com /apps/HealthGate/Article.aspx?chunkiid=22198   (699 words)

  
 Uncaria tomentosa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
The chemical composition of Uncaria tomentosa includes many active chemical compounds which can be useful as a remedy in healing of different diseases.Among such compounds, some were discovered while researching Uncaria tomentosa, and their exlusive source for drug industry is only the plant.
In nature, Uncaria tomentosa occurs in 2 chemical types, which contain in their roots either the tetracyclic oxindole alkaloids, or the pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids.
That's why the root of Uncaria tomentosa is a valuable drug only when a pentacyclic chemotype is used.
www.tau.ac.il /~ecology/virtau/3-yana_gofman/biochemistry.htm   (430 words)

  
 Cat´s Claw
UNCARIA TOMENTOSA WILLD D.C. Prestigious world renown research have proven some properties of the natural Cat's Claw.
In 1993, Doctors Rizzi, Aquino, Simonone Vincieri and Pizza of the Universities of Milan and Naples researched and presented evidence that suggested that Uncaria, Tomentosa Willd DC may benefit in the treatment of cancer, due to its intense antimutant action as well as antiviral properties.
The highly acclaimed book, Vibrational Healing by Dr. Richard Gerber, claims that Cat's Claw is promising in the treatment of arthritis and may benefit people with artery problems; it also suggests that Cat's Claw may help in the reduction of secondary effects of radiation and chemotherapy associated with cancer treatments.
www.andresgarcia.com /unadegato1.html   (508 words)

  
 Amazonia Immuno Forte
It's name is derived from the hook-like thorns that grow along the vine that resemble a claw of a cat.
Two closely related species of Uncaria are used almost interchangeably in the rainforests - Uncaria tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis.
Both Uncaria species are used by the indigenous people of the rainforest in very similar ways with a very long history of use.
www.nutrisana.com /html/amazonia_en.htm   (3560 words)

  
 Cat's Claw
Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical areas of South and Central America.
Rizzi R, Re F, Bianchi A, De Feo V, de Simone F, Bianchi L, Stivala LA. Mutagenic and antimutagenic activities of Uncaria tomentosa and its extracts.
Sheng Y, Pero RW, Wagner H. Treatment of chemotherapy-induced leukopenia in a rat model with aqueous extract from Uncaria tomentosa.
www.umm.edu /altmed/ConsHerbs/CatsClawch.html   (1180 words)

  
 Looking for Cat's Claw?
Una de gato (uncaria tomentosa) is recognized as one of the most important medicinal plants of the whole world pharmacopoeia.
However, the general consensus among Peruvian physicians and researchers is that uncaria tomentosa is somewhat superior, based on chemical analysis and clinical evaluation.
I mention this because the worldwide demand for uncaria tomentosa is growing at a very rapid pace.
www.awarenessmag.com /mayjun5/mj5_looking_for_cats.html   (1001 words)

  
 Cat's Claw - Poosible Cure For AIDS,Uncaria Tomentosa,Rubiaceae
Cat's Claw - Poosible Cure For AIDS - Recently a climbing plant, Uncaria tomentosa (Rubiaceae) has been claimed to be the elusive cure for this deadly scourage.
The plant is found in the jungles of Amazon, South America and better known as eats claw by indigenous people as the plant is covered with hairy claw like spines.
In 1986, the plants oxindalic alkaloids were patented in the U.S.A. by a group of European scientists.
www.microbiologyprocedure.com /viral-diseases-of-human/cats-claw-possible-cure-for-AIDS.htm   (494 words)

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