The world-famous wonder-grass
World fame Cat's claw received at the end of the last century, despite the fact that the grass has been successfully used for many millennia. The ancient Indians successfully used the bark of the plant to strengthen immunity, to combat poisoning and numerous diseases. Wonderful healing properties of the vine were noticed by scientists, numerous studies of which allowed in the 70s of the XX century to firmly establish the healing properties of the Cat's Claw. In 1994, by decision of the WHO, the Cat's claw is recognized as a medicinal plant and is listed in the official collection of the International Pharmacopoeia.
Types
There are three types of tree-like Peruvian lianas, the main difference in color and climatic conditions of growth. Dark red bark indicates a warm and humid environment, the white-gray variety prefers cool and dry conditions, and the yellow-brown type is not very whimsical, taking an intermediate position. The collection period of the Cat's claw is different and depends on the intensification of the activity of various properties at the time of collection.
Using
The innermost part of the cortex and the roots of the liana have the most valuable characteristics. However, due to the rarity of the areola of growth and the unique characteristics of the wild tropical plant, the roots are rarely used and are valued as elephant tusks.
Therapeutic properties of active substances
Scientists have determined that the high efficiency of the extract of the cortex of the Peruvian liana for many diseases is due to the pronounced antioxidant (protective), antitumor and anti-inflammatory properties of the high-active alkaloids that make up it.
A unique ensemble of alkaloids act at the level of cellular immunity:
1) alkaloid isopteropodin, due to which the activity of neutrophils increases, the activation of macrophages (actively seizes and digests bacteria, dead cells and other toxic particles for the body) and T-killers (dissolve damaged cells of the body);
2) glycyride glycyrizine together with the released acid helps to block the multiplication of viruses;
3) proanthocyanidins, being one of the strong antioxidants, counteract the mutagenic properties of foreign agents, having an anti-inflammatory effect;
4) alkaloid rinkofillin reduces the likelihood of vascular thrombi and plaques in the arteries, improves blood circulation and microcirculation of the heart muscle, which in turn reduces the risk of heart attacks.
Tannic substances (catechins, gallic and ellagic acids) play an important role in the mixture of active components of the Cat's claw, which have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and hemostatic effects.
Panacea of all diseases
This unique composition of biologically active substances has extended the boundaries of the use of miracle liana from the means of prevention to use in complex therapy.
Special mention should be made of the wide spectrum of biological activity of proanthocyanidin in the plant, namely the ability to increase the intracellular content of vitamin C, reduce permeability and fragility of capillaries, and the possibility of binding free radicals. It is proanthocyanidins that are capable of restoring the structure of collagen, they help maintain the matrix of connective tissue in an excellent condition. Proanthocyanidins can increase the elasticity of blood vessels, are effective in degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system, help with various eye diseases, being a universal preventive agent for glaucoma.
Studies of famous naturopaths by Dr. R. Herbert and O. Garcia testify to the universality of the impact on the human body of active components of the Cat's claw, which take into account the individual characteristics of the organism. The main advantage is the absence of side effects, low toxicity, high multifunctionality of medicinal herbs for all kinds of diseases, which is explained by synergistic interaction with vitamin C.
High antioxidant properties put the Cat's claw in a row with such famous plants as ginseng, eleutherococcus, echinacea, ant tree.
Increasingly, there are articles about the successful cure of extracts from the bark of the Cat's Claw, such as allergies, influenza, arthritis, lichen, neurodermatitis, bronchial asthma, gastrointestinal diseases, colitis, ulcers, gastritis, hemorrhoids, dysbiosis and many others. The main achievement of the preparations of the Cat's Claw is the ability to influence the human immunodeficiency virus, its effectiveness in the treatment of benign and malignant neoplasms. As you can see, the herb and the properties of this plant are unique.
Contraindications
It is not recommended to use the Cat's claw for pregnant and lactating women, since the plant has contraceptive properties. Also, the extract of the cortex liana is contraindicated in individuals with transplanted donor organs.
Conclusion
Properties of preparations from the Cat's claw are diverse and cause not only restorative, antioxidant, adaptogenic and detoxifying effects on the body, but also anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antiviral effects. The application of the extract of the miracle-liana bark promotes the stimulation of the links of the entire human immune system, restores metabolism and hormonal imbalance.