Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) Tincture, Dried Inner Bark Liquid Extract

Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) Tincture, Dried Inner Bark Liquid Extract

A single-herb liquid extract of dried inner bark of Uncaria tomentosa, cold-macerated in small batches and offered either as a traditional tincture in organic sugar-cane alcohol or as a vegetable glycerite.

What you get

• One herb, named to species. Nothing in the bottle but Uncaria tomentosa inner bark — the botanical name is printed on the label, so you always know which plant you bought.
• Cold maceration, never heated. The herb steeps at room temperature rather than being boiled or spray-dried, so the volatile and heat-sensitive fractions stay in the liquid.
• Your choice of menstruum. Organic sugar-cane alcohol for a traditional tincture, or a vegetable glycerin extract with no ethanol in it.
• Ethically wild-harvested or sustainably sourced. Wild material is bought from harvesters who work stands on rotation rather than stripping them.
• Nothing else added. No added sugar, no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances. Non-GMO and gluten-free.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are trying it or restocking.

About the plant

Cat's claw is an Amazonian liana that climbs thirty metres into the canopy using pairs of curved woody thorns at the leaf nodes — the claws that give it its name in English and as una de gato in Spanish. Only the inner bark is used, stripped from the woody stem. One thing worth knowing about this plant: it occurs as two chemotypes with quite different alkaloid profiles that look identical in the forest and can only be told apart in a laboratory, so with cat's claw the question of who tested the material is a real one.

Ingredients

Tincture: Uncaria tomentosa dried inner bark, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.
Glycerite: Uncaria tomentosa dried inner bark, vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water.

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

Shake well before use. Take 20–30 drops (about 1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 2 oz of water or juice, up to 4 times daily, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

Not for use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, or by anyone who has had an organ transplant or takes immunosuppressants. Speak to a practitioner first if you take anticoagulants or blood-pressure medication.

Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are taking any medication, have a medical condition, or are scheduled for surgery, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Discontinue use if an adverse reaction occurs. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.