A 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis in Frontiers in Pharmacology confirmed that Cat's Claw has been used by Amazonian indigenous groups to treat inflammatory diseases, with studies validating its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects across multiple disease models.
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Cat's Claw
Immune enhancer + Pain relief + Cellular repair
Anti-inflammatoryBlood Sugar BalanceImmune StrengthenerJoint Pain
Harness the power of one of the most scientifically studied Amazonian herbs. Our Cat's Claw is wild-harvested and traditionally known as the "life-giving vine." It has been used for generations to ease inflammation, strengthen the immune system, and aid in deep internal restoration.
$22.502oz pouch
- Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
- May ease joint pain and morning stiffness
- May calms gut inflammation and supports lining repair
- May strengthen immune response
- May support cellular repair at the DNA level
- 100% wild-harvested, no fillers, no shortcuts
Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 heaping teaspoon of bark. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and drink warm. Best taken 1 hour before or after meals, ideally before bed.
- Oxindole alkaloidsImmunity
- Pentacyclic alkaloidsAnti-inflammatory
- ProcyanidinsAntioxidant
- Quinic acidRepair
- PolyphenolsProtection
Small-batch careDirect tradeNo fillers, no capsules
The vine the Amazon has used for centuries
Why Cat's Claw
Support your vitality
- Used for:
- Joint pain + Rheumatism
- Gut Inflammation
- Autoimmune conditions
- Chronic Fatigue
- How it helps:
- Inhibits inflammatory pathways
- Regulates white blood cell activity
- Supports cellular DNA repair
- Blocks enzymes that trigger pain and swelling (COX 1 & COX 2)
- Ingredients:
- Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
- The science says:
- Most studied Amazonian herb for osteoarthritis and immune modulation - reviewed in Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
NATURAL COMPOUNDS FOUND INSIDE
Why Our Cat’s Claw Tea Works
Learn about the natural compounds in our Cat’s Claw tea.
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The compound responsible for regulating your white blood cell activity and calming chronic immune overactivity.
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Targets the inflammation causing your joint pain and swelling, right at the source.
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Neutralizes free radicals and shields healthy cells from oxidative stress and damage, so your body can focus on healing instead of defending.
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Your gut and brain protector. Supports DNA repair, reduces neuroinflammation, and has shown neuroprotective effects in brain tissue research.
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Gives your cells an extra layer of defense against daily environmental stress.
How to use
How to prepare Cat's Claw.
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The Big Batch (prep every few days)
Bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Add 1/4 cup of Cat's Claw bark. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and store in a glass jar in the fridge. Makes roughly 4 cups.
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The Daily Cup
Bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 heaping teaspoon of Cat's Claw bark. Reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and drink warm.
Frequency and Timing
When to drink your tea
Drink 1 hour before breakfast. On an empty stomach, the alkaloids absorb faster and go deeper.
Take as your last drink before bed. Cat's Claw does its deepest repair work while your body is at rest.
This is Step 1. Start here before moving to heavy metals or parasites. The colon has to be clear for everything else to move.
SUPPORTED SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE
What Studies Say
Cat's Claw extract was superior to placebo in 50 patients with rheumatoid arthritis, reducing the number of painful joints and morning stiffness.
Read the studyIn a study of 40 breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, 300mg Cat's Claw extract prevented a decrease in white blood cells and repaired DNA damage.
Read the studyA clinical trial of 45 osteoarthritis patients found Cat's Claw to be an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis, with anti-inflammatory properties linked to TNF-alpha inhibition.
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What to expect
The Cat's Claw timeline.
Week 1
Your gut begins to feel better You'll notice less bloating, less discomfort. Customers notice a calming effect on digestion within the first week.
Week 2
You wake up feeling better You'll wake up without that first painful stretch. Many customers claim to wake up with less morning stiffness
Week 3
Your joints feel relief The ache you've carried for years starts to fade. Swelling goes down, and for the first time in a long time, your joints aren't the first thing you notice when you wake up.
Week 4
You feel more like yourself You'll move through your day with ease. Many customers describe a deep sense of internal cleansing and renewed vitality.
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QUESTIONS?
FAQs: Cat’s Claw
Cat's Claw is one of the Amazon's most powerful anti-inflammatory plants. It has been used for centuries by indigenous Amazonian communities to treat joint pain, gut inflammation, low immunity, and chronic infections. Modern research has since confirmed what those communities always knew - this vine reduces inflammatory markers, modulates the immune system, supports gut lining repair, and has even shown the ability to repair cellular DNA damage.
Most people notice a difference within the first week such as calmer digestion, deeper sleep, less morning stiffness. By week two the joint relief tends to become more consistent. The full picture usually reveals itself by week four. Everybody is different, which is why we recommend a complete 4-week minimum cycle before evaluating. Herbs work with your body, so you have to give it time.
Cat's Claw pairs well with other herbs in a cleanse protocol. If you are on blood thinners, immunosuppressants, or blood pressure medication, consult your doctor before use. Cat's Claw has real physiological effects, that is exactly what makes it powerful, and exactly why it deserves respect.
Because bioavailability lives in the brew. When you simmer bark for 30 minutes, the water draws out the full spectrum of alkaloids, polyphenols, and antioxidants the plant holds. Capsules are ground powder, they skip the crucial extraction process entirely and deliver a fraction of what the plant is actually capable of. Loose leaf is slower. It requires intention. That is the point.
The wellness industry has turned plants into products. Herbs get stripped from the earth, processed in facilities, packed into capsules, and sold by people who have never seen the land they came from. The cultivators - the ones who actually know these plants, who have grown up alongside them, who understand their cycles and their power - are invisible in that transaction. Their knowledge is extracted the same way the plant is. Quickly. Without ceremony. Without reciprocity. We do it differently.
Our Cat's Claw comes from the Ecuadorian Amazon through our Kawsaypac herb line, sourced directly from indigenous communities who have tended this vine for generations. These are people who understand that a plant is not a product. It is a living being with an origin, a relationship, and a purpose. The way it is harvested matters. The intention behind it matters. Mother Earth notices.
No fillers. No capsules. No warehouse. Just bark, harvested with respect, dried by hand, and sent directly to you.
When you drink this, you are not just consuming an herb. You are participating in a chain of care that started long before it reached your cup.
Continue the ritual
The Cleanse + Reset Protocol.
7 weeks total. One complete protocol.
The research
Read what the studies say about Cat's Claw.
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. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a condition, consult a qualified clinician before use. Read the full disclaimer.