CAT'S CLAW



More and more, people are turning to alternative remedies for various ailments. The exotic nature of Amazon Rainforest plants, herbs, and roots especially draws attention to the health conscious. One such byproduct with health properties is cat's claw.

What is Cat's Claw?

Deep in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest grows a leafy vine dotted with small thorns that resemble feline claws. The Brazilian Uhna de Gato attaches itself to the taller trees in the forest, and can grow in lengths of up to 100 feet!

What's so great about Cat's Claw?

Amazon natives have been known to call the vine the "sacred herb" of the Rainforest for its highly prized medicinal values. Cat's Claw is found to contain alkaloids and tannins beneficial to the immune system, and for hundreds of years this vine has been cultivated and harvested to treat a variety of illnesses:

* Taken internally, Cat's Claw extracts are known to treat blood pressure and increasing circulation

* The vine is rich in rhynchophylline (an alkaloid), a known combatant against hypertension and high cholesterol

* Antioxidant properties are known to boost immunity and relieve aches and pains brought on by menstrual cycles and arthritis

* Taken topically as a balm, the vine's medicinal properties are known to relieve skin irritations and promote faster healing of cuts and bruises

Are there side effects to taking Cat's Claw?

Recent research indicates no common side effects have been attached to Cat's Claw, whether ingested or taken externally. We do advise anybody who experiences adverse results with Cat's Claw in any form to consult with a doctor immediately.

Cat's Claw sounds great. Where can I get it?

Enter cat's claw into Internet search and you are bound to find many online shops selling the herb in various forms - capules, tea, and balm. This wonder supplement is in very high demand, but when you shop for Cat's Claw make sure you are getting the purest extracts of the vine available, directly from the Amazon Rainforest. As always, consult with a physician or health expert before trying anything new for good health.

DOTTED SMARTWEED

As Americans become more fascinated by alternative remedies for ailments, the interest in exotic herbs, plants, and roots increases. Deep in the Amazon Rainforest, natives have used natural resources for centuries to treat a variety of conditions. One such plant with healthful qualities is dotted smartweed.

What is Dotted Smartweed?

Also known as Polygonum acre, the dotted smartweed plant is indigenous to North and South America and defined by its long, reedy branches "dotted" with tiny, white flowers. This type of shrubbery is quite small, growing only as high as three feet.

What's so great about Dotted Smartweed?

Dotted Smartweed has been used in folk medicine for centuries, not only by Native Americans in our country but the indigenous people of the Brazilian rainforest. Extract of dotted smartweed - the root, flower, and leaf - is known to benefit the digestive system and kill bad organisms that would otherwise make you sick. Use of dotted smartweed promotes good renal health, cleansing the body.

Are there side effects to taking Dotted Smartweed?

Recent research indicates no drastic sides effects attributed to dotted smartweed. However, with any herbal supplement it is best to consult with a physician before taking.

I believe I can take Dotted Smartweed for my digestive problems. Where can I get it?

Enter Dotted Smartweed into Internet search and you are bound to find several online shops selling the extract in powder and capsule form. This wonder supplement is in very high demand in European and African markets, and has been available in milder quantities in the US for more than a century. More recently, however, alternative health shops are offering this extract in it own form.

When you shop for supplements containing dotted smartweed, make sure your are getting the purest extracts of the dotted smartweed available, directly from the Amazon Rainforest. As always, consult with a physician or health professional before taking any type of dietary supplement. Be well, and be informed.