Volume 1 Autumn 1997
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Table of Contents.... Front Page Tamari Vs Soy Sauce Acidophilus - Aid for Candida Recipe:Tofu Stroganoff	Swiss "Info-Bits" Cat's Claw
Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a woody vine typically two to three inches in diameter which can reach over 100 feet in length. Principally found in Peru, it grows at elevations of 700-2,500 meters. the descriptive name Cat's Claw (Una de Gato) has been given to this species due to the hook-like thorns that appear on the outer stems of the vines. As has been the case with Ginseng in the Orient, Cat's Claw in South America has been thought to be the panacea and cure for a number of ailments, some of which include: ulcers, gastritis, rheumatism, pre-menstrual cycle irregularities, cancer, arthritis and organic depression. Laboratory research has been conducted on this plant since the latter part of the 1980's, primarily in south America, England, Hungary and Italy. It is one of the plants currently being researched by the National Institute of Health as a possible anti-cancer agent. According to research findings, alkaloid and phytochemical constituents appear to have the following beneficial effects in: preventing platelet aggregation hence an improvement in circulation lowering blood pressure has excellent anti-viral properties, immune booster, infection fighter and anti-infammatory properties have strong anti-oxidant properties similar to Pycnogenol and Grape Seed Extract due to the presence of proanthocyanidins activating t-lymphocytes & macrophages and normalizing immunuglobulins Swiss Herbal Remedies (mention this article and receive 10% off your order of Cat’s Claw) Peruvian Cat’s Claw (500 mg) 90 capsules - $16.99 Peruvian Cat’s Claw Pure Liquid Extract (50 ml) - $18.25 * Information contained herein is for education purposes only and is NOT to be construed as a replacement

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