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Una De Gato
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Wonder Herb From The Peruvian Rain Forest
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| Uncaria Tomentosa and Uncaria guianensis are both commonly known as "Una de Gato" in Spanish and "Cat's Claw" in English. Both are woody vines which grow over 100 feet in length as they attach and wind their way up through the trees of the Peruvian rain forests. For hundreds of years the native Indian tribes have used the inner bark and root to prepare a medicinal tea in the form of a decoction. According to Indian folklore, the tea has been used to cure tumors and other serious diseases. Though both species have similar properties, the general consensus is that Uncaria tomentosa is somewhat more valuable based on clinical evaluation and the experience of Peruvian physicians. Beginning in the 1970's and continuing through today, studies have been conducted at research facilities in Peru, Austria, Germany, England, Hungary and Italy suggesting the Uncaria tomentosa may be beneficial in the treatment of cancer,, arthritis, bursitis, all forms of herpes, allergies, ulcers, systemic candidiasis, diabetes, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, pre-menstrual syndrome and irregularities of the female cycle, environmental toxin poisoning, numerous bowel and intestinal disorders, organic depression and those infected with the HIV virus. In fact, Uncaria tomentosa has so many therapeutic applications which seem to far surpass such well known herbs as pau d' arco, echinacea, goldenseal, astragalus, Artemisia annua, Siberian and Panax ginseng, as well as maitakem shiitake and reishi mushrooms and other natural products including grapefruit seed extract, caprylic and lauric acids and shark cartilage. In 1988, an international congress was held on traditional medicines in Lima, Peru where Uncaria tomentosa was discussed by a number of medical doctors. In these discussions, one Peruvian physician spoke about his successes and those of his colleagues with Uncaria tomentosa and other herbs in treating 14 types of accurately diagnosed cancer in 700 patients between 1984 and 1988. In working with approximately 150 patients from 1988 to 1992, Dr. Davis Brent concluded that Uncaria tomentosa has the ability to break through severe intestinal derangements that no other available products can touch. Dr. Davis refers to Uncaria tomentosa as the "opener of the way" because of its remarkable ability to cleanse the entire intestinal tract and help patients suffering from many different stomach and bowel disorders including Crohn's disease, diverticulitis, leaky bowel syndrome, colitis, hemorrhoids, fistulas, gastritis, ulcers, parasites and intestinal flora imbalance. In the words of Dr. Davis, "Uncaria tomentosa is a world-class herb which has the power to arrest and reverse deep seated pathology, allowing a more rapid return to health in the context of concomitant A.K. therapies. The most exciting research and information however, has come from Austria where Klaus Keplinger has obtained two U.S. patents for isolating some of the herb's major components. In these patents issued in July of 1989 and July of 1990, it is explained how Dr. Keplinger extracted six oxindole alkaloids from the root of Uncaria tomentosa. It is also explained how four of these alkaloids have been shown in laboratory testing to have a pronounced enhancement effect on the ability of the white blood cells and macrophages to attack, engulf and digest harmful micro-organisms, foreign matter and debris. A fifth alkaloid, Rynchophylline, has been shown in laboratory testing to display an ability to inhibit platelet aggregation and thrombosis. This suggests that this alkaloid may be useful in the prevention of stroke and reducing the risk of heart attack by lowering blood pressure, increasing circulation and inhibiting the formation of plaque on the arterial walls, and the formation of blood clots in the vessels of the brain, heart and arteries. Unlike Brazil and other South American countries which have allowed the continuous rape and destruction of their rain forest habitats, the government of Peru has passed legislation designed to prevent the extinction of Uncaria tomentosa.. Since the bark has been found to contain all of the medicinal properties attributed to the herb, it has become illegal to use the root of the vine. Harvesting the bark of the vine is an ecologically sound practice because the bark will grow back and replenish itself. However, digging up or cutting away the root causes the vine to die, Because the world-wide demand for the herb has literally exploded, it has been estimated that the species would become extinct within the next five years if this legislation had not been passed. In closing, I would like to share my personal experience in using the bark of Uncaria tomentosa. Since September of 1993, I along with my wife, children, some friends and associates have been experimenting with cat's claw tea as well as capsules. We have found both to be effective in knocking out the flu, clearing up sinus, ear and upper respiratory infections, canker sores, one infection associated with TMJ, eliminating lower back pain associated with arthritis and eliminating the tired sore muscles associated with heavy physical work and exercise. I was able to clear up a case of athlete's foot by putting the powdered herb between the infected toes and my daughter's-conjunctivitis by putting drops of the tea in her eyes several times over the course of two days. Even more amazing is that all the above were accomplished within 48 hours after beginning use of the herb. Finally, though I do not yet have the specifics, I have heard of other individuals who have had success with Crohn's disease, lupus, diabetes, hypoglycemia, lung cancer, prostatitis, fibromyalgia and one case of a patient who was able to reverse and overcome Karposi's sarcoma, a rare form of skin cancer associated with AIDS. Based on the available research and my personal experience with this wondrous and most astounding herb, I am convinced that Uncaria tomentosa has tremendous potential for alleviating much of the needless suffering being experienced by so many men, women and children in today's highly stressful and polluted world environment. Phillip N. Steinberg is a graduate of The Nutritionists Institute of America and has lectured and conducted workshops in alternative healing methods including acupressure and polarity therapy. |
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