How to Use Cat's Claw for Health

People who are considering taking cat's claw as an herbal supplement should not be concerned that the herb is actually made from a cat's claw. Rather, cat's claw is a woody vine that gets its name from how similar it looks to a feline's paws. Cat's claw comes from the rain forest and is used as a supplement to improve overall health.

Instructions

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  Take cat's claw for its anticancer properties. Cat's claw is believed to help the body fight cancer cells as well as protect the healthy cells.

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  Use the herb to stimulate the immune system. People take cat's claw to help their body fight off illnesses. It is also found to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It is believed to cleanse the blood and the bowels.

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  Improve your joints with cat's claw. Research has shown that cat's claw can significantly reduce inflammation in a person who suffers from arthritis.

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  Purchase cat's claw in a capsule form. You can find the product from an herbal remedy retailer or online at stores like Swanson Vitamins and Physician's Formula. Typically, you take 1 to 2 grams of the cat's claw capsules twice a day.

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  Drink the fluid extract of cat's claw if you have difficulty swallowing pills. Measure out 2 to 4 ml to take twice a day.