• Traditionally used in South American medicine to:
  – Help enhance immune system function and improve immunity
  – Relieve inflammation
  – Decrease mild rheumatic aches and pains
  – Reduce symptoms of mild osteoarthritis
• Antioxidants reduce free radical damage to the cells of the body

Uncaria tomentosa (Cat’s Claw) extract 183 mg
derived from min. stem bark dry 2.2 g
stand. to contain Pentacyclic Oxindole Alkaloids 3.8 mg

Warnings

• Contraindicated in pregnancy and in women wishing to conceive.
• Not to be used during lactation unless otherwise directed by a qualified healthcare professional.
• Caution in patients taking immune suppressant medication or protease inhibitors.
• Increased drug levels (protease inhibitors) have been seen in conjunction with Uncaria tomentosa use.
• If patient symptoms persist, seek additional professional advice.