Raintree Formulas To Release Cat's Claw Capsules

Online, May 2, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Cat's claw (scientifically known as Uncaria tomentosa) is a woody vine that's commonly found in South and Central America, and the herb's name is derived from the thorns of its vine which are shaped like hooks, and bear resemblance to the claws of a cat. The countries in Latin and South America where the herb is commonly found include Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Guyana, Trinidad, Venezuela, Suriname, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama. The plant has small, yellow-colored flowers and elliptical leaves which grow in two opposite coils. The cat's claw vine can grow up to thirty meters high.

The herb has been used for centuries by the region's indigenous tribesmen and residents for treating and preventing a wide array of diseases and infections, as a folk or traditional remedy. Among the popular folk medicine uses include supporting the immune system, promoting kidney health, and preventing, or aborting pregnancy.

Modern medicine has also taken notice of cat's claw's many health benefits. A number of clinical trials and laboratory tests have determined that the herb shows promise in alleviating (or even preventing) the symptoms of herpes and the dreaded HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus.

Cat's claw's inner bark is also used capsules, teas and liquid extracts, and preparations of the herb can also be directly applied to the skin, to help fight a wide array of skin infections. Medical researchers have also surprisingly found out that cat's claw has also been extensively used by the Amazon region's inhabitants on treating digestive problems, inflammation, arthritis, ulcers, wounds and more.

For arthritis, the herb has been found to contain anti-inflammatory ingredients, and is also a preferred treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. The herb's compounds have been noted to block the body's production of inflammation-inducing substances, which are called "prostaglandins", and the TNF or tumor necrosis factor.

The herb also shows a lot of promise in preventing and fighting cancer. A number of preliminary laboratory studies have indicated that the herb can help with cell damage that's brought about radiation treatment or chemotherapy. A number of studies conducted on animals also indicate that the herb can halt the spread of cancer cells.

Cat's claw is also used for treating other conditions like diverticulitis, gastritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, high blood pressure and more.

Cat's Claw is sustainably harvested from the Amazon rainforest, and manufactured by Raintree Formulas. Inspired by Raintree Nutrition's line of herbal products, Raintree Formulas has continued the tradition of developing a market for the Amazon rainforest's many medicinal plants.

And because of the company's steadfast endeavor in promoting the forest's medicinal wonders, millions of acres in the Amazon are now preserved, and overseen by non-government organizations and indigenous peoples, proving that sustainably using the forest can be profitable and beneficial to the planet too.

Rainforest Formula's cat's claw formula comes in a 500 mg capsule. Each bottle also contains 100 capsules which are individually packed, and contain nothing but 100 percent pure ground plant, and no artificial additives, binders or fillers are added.

For more detials you can visit their official website at (http://raintreeformulas.com/).