Cat's Claw Extract
Product name: Cat's Claw Extract,Ternate Buttercup Root Extract
Latin Name: Uncaria rhynchophylla(miq.) Jacks
Part of Plant Used: whole plant
Active Ingredients: Alkaloids
Specification: Alkaloids 1%-3%,5:1,10:1,20:1
Testing Method: HPLC
Appearance: Fine Brown Powder
Introduction of Cat's Claw Extract
Cat's claw, also known as Uno de Gato csp, is a high-climbing, woody vine that grows profusely in the upper Amazon regions of Peru, Columbia, Ecuador, and other South American countries. At the base of the plant's leaves are two curved thorns that resemble the claws of a cat; these allow the vine to climb up trees and other vegetation into the forest canopy. The herb's botanical name, Uncaria, is from the Latin uncus, for "hook." Two species of cat's claw are harvested for medicinal purposes, Uncaria guianensis, used mainly in Europe, and Uncaria tomentosa, commonly imported into the United States. Among the herbal practitioners of South America, the two species are considered interchangeable. For hundreds of years, people in the Amazon basin have used cat's claw to treat a broad range of ailments, ranging from cancer, arthritis, and stomach and liver disorders to skin conditions and even contraception. Traditionally, the herb's primary medicinal form has been a decoction, or crude extract, prepared by boiling the inner bark of the stem and parts of the root. Scientific interest in cat's claw centers on the plant's immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. There is early and speculative evidence that cat's claw may have antiviral and cancer-fighting potential as well. In recent years researchers have identified two separate subspecies of U. tomentosa, which have important differences in their chemical properties. One contains mainly pentacylic alkaloids, substances responsible for the most well-researched effect of cat's claw, namely immune stimulation. The other type of U. tomentosa contains tetracylic alkaloids, which affect the brain and central nervous system and actually counteract the immune-stimulating effects of the pentacylic group.
The active substances in Cat's Claw are alkaloids, tannins and several other phytochemicals. Some of the alkaloids have been proven to boost the immune system. The major alkaloid rhynchophylline has anti-hypertensive effects and may reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack by lowering blood pressure, increasing circulation, reducing heart rate and controlling cholesterol. Other constituents contribute anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer properties. Many treatments combine the herb with different plants and natural products to increase the absorption and bioavailability. Cat's Claw has long been used as a homeopathic treatment for intestinal ailments. By stimulating the immune system, it can also improve response to viral and respiratory infections.
Certificate of Analysis of Cat's Claw Extract
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Item
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Specification
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Result
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Assay
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3% 4% 15% Alkaloids
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3% 4% 15% Alkaloids
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Appearance
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Brown Powder
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conforms
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Odor
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Characteristic
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conforms
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Taste
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Characteristic
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conforms
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Particle Size
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NLT 100% Through 80 mesh
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conforms
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Loss on Drying
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<2.0%
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0.47%
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Heavy metals
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Total Heavy Metals
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≤10ppm
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conforms
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Arsenic
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≤3ppm
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conforms
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Lead
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≤3ppm
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conforms
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Microbiological Tests
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Total Plate Count
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≤1000cfu/g
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conforms
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Total Yeast & Mold
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≤100cfu/g
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conforms
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E.Coli
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Negative
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Negative
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Salmonella
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Negative
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Negative
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Main Functions of Cat's Claw Extract
1. Reduce pain and inflammation of rheumatism, arthritis and other types of inflammatory problems.
2. Have anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties that inhibits cancerous cell formation.
3. Promote the healing of wounds.
4. Be useful for treatment of gastric ulcers and intestinal complaints
5. Help to relieve chronic pain.
6. Enhance immunity by stimulating the immune system.
7. Help people experiencing stomach and bowel disorders, including colitis, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel
syndrome, leaky bowel syndrome, gastritis and duodenal ulcers, intestinal inflammation.
8. Help fight both viral and fungal infections such as Herpes and Candida
Application of Cat's Claw Extract
1. Pharmaceutical as capsules or pills.
2. Functional food as capsules or pills.
3. Water-soluble beverages.
4. Health products as capsules or pills.
Packing&Storage of Cat's Claw Extract
Package: 25kg/drum,double plastic bag inside, aluminum foil bag or fiber drum outside.
Delivery Detail:Within one week
Storage:Stored in a clean, cool, dry area; keep away from strong, direct light.
Shelf Life:Two years when properly stored. |
