Cat's Claw and Rheumatoid Arthritis– 98% effective

Just read a wonderful report in the British Naturopathic Journal which showed the efficacy of using the herb, Cat’s Claw with people who suffered from Rheumatoid Arthritis.  In this study, one doctor found that this herb is 98% effective for relieving swollen joints, tenderness, pain, and inflammation.

These patients showed ‘significant clinical improvement’ after treatment.  The study used standard measurements:  Ritchie index and  Visual Analog Scale (VAS).  At the end of the treatment period, “the Cat’s Claw-treated patients’ scores had been cut in half in several significant areas.   Their Ritchie index scores declined from 5.5 to 2.9. (In comparison, the placebo group went from 4.8 to 4.2)  During phase two, the initial group saw its Ritchie index fall to 2.4.  During the entire study period, there were no adverse effects attributed to Cat’s Claw treatment.’

We are fortunate to have this particular species of Cat’s Claw available at our clinic, or, if more convenient, you can order from our website.  Just click on the products tab, then select Good Herbs.  One there, look for Cat’s Claw.

Until next time,

Dr. Polly

Mur E, Hartig F et al “Randomized Double Blind Trial of an Extract from the Pentaclyclic Alkaloid-Chemotype of Uncaria Tomentosa” J Rheumatol 2002:29(4) 678-681

  • Bunny Casey says:

    Dear Polly, How much is the cat’s claw and in what form?? I passed along your newsletter and several people have an interest. Thanks, Bunny 281-854-8986

    On Sat, Mar 16, 2013 at 1:43 PM, Polly Heil-Mealey, ND, M.Ed., C.C.I. wrote:

    > ** > Polly Heil-Mealey, ND, M.Ed., C.C.I. posted: “Just read a wonderful > report in the British Naturopathic Journal which showed the efficacy of > using the herb, Cat’s Claw with people who suffered from Rheumatoid > Arthritis. In this study, one doctor found that this herb is 98% effective > for relieving swo”

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  • Roselyn veado says:

    After my ARTHRITIS of the spine and both knees diagnosis 5 years ago, symptoms started with severe back pain, stiffness and joint swelling, rigidity, tenderness, weakness in my knees and eventually the feeling spread to my shoulders and neck, i couldn’t lift my arm without pain medications. I was prescribed tramacet and arcoxia for 8 months but had to stop them due to the side effects. Last year, I started on herbs. The treatment worked incredibly for my arthritis condition.