Description
Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) Bark Powder & Extract
Cat’s Claw Powder comes from the inner bark of Uncaria tomentosa, a climbing vine native to the Amazon rainforest. Also known as Uña de Gato, Cat’s Claw has a long history of traditional use in Peru and other parts of South America.
The plant gets its unusual name from the small, hook-like thorns that grow along its stems. These curved thorns resemble a cat’s claws and give the plant its distinctive common name.
Traditional herbalists have valued Cat’s Claw bark for generations. Indigenous communities in the Amazon have traditionally prepared the inner bark in teas and decoctions. These preparations involve simmering the bark in water to create a botanical infusion.
Our organic Cat’s Claw inner bark powder provides a simple and versatile way to use this traditional herb. The finely ground bark works well in herbal preparations and offers the natural plant material in its whole form.
We also offer a concentrated Cat’s Claw extract standardized to 3% saponins. The extract provides a convenient alternative for those who prefer a more concentrated form of Uncaria tomentosa. The specified saponin content also provides a consistent level of these naturally occurring plant compounds.
Cat’s Claw remains a popular botanical among people interested in traditional South American herbs and plant-based wellness. Its rich history in Amazonian herbal traditions continues to make it a familiar choice for herbal enthusiasts today.
For convenience, choose between organic inner bark powder and 3% saponin extract to find the format that best suits your preferences and needs.
