Cat's Claw bark - Latin Name: (Uncaria tomentosa)

Herbal Anecdote: This vine gets its name from the small thorns at the base of the leaves, which looks like a cat's claw. These claws enable the vine to attach itself around trees climbing to a heights up to 100 feet. Nearly all of the Cat's Claw supply comes from the wilds of Peru and Brazil. The medicinal properties come from the bark, so the root should never be used, as it kills the plant.

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