Last update Dec. 31, 2018

Cat’s thorn

Low Risk

Possibly safe. Probably compatible. Mild risk possible. Follow up recommended. Read the Comment.

Climbing plant which is native from Peru.
It is mainly used the bark of branches, leaves and roots as well.
It contains oxindole alkaloids, steroids, ursolic acid and polyphenols, among other components.
Commonly used as anti-inflammatory on arthritis, rheumatism and gastric ulcer. These anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antioxidant and anti-infective properties are being studied. The degree of evidence available is not as high because of poor quality of the studies performed.

At latest update relevant published data on its excretion into breast milk were not found.

This plant is lacking of toxicity. Given to this, occasional and moderate consumption during lactation would have little or no risk, when used at a correct dose.

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Other names

Cat’s thorn is also known as Cat´s Claw.


Cat’s thorn in other languages or writings:

Group

Cat’s thorn belongs to this group or family:

Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Cat’s thorn in its composition:

List of 6 tradenames

References

  1. Jalloh MA, Gregory PJ, Hein D, Risoldi Cochrane Z, Rodriguez A. Dietary supplement interactions with antiretrovirals: a systematic review. Int J STD AIDS. 2016 Abstract
  2. Lock O, Perez E, Villar M, Flores D, Rojas R. Bioactive Compounds from Plants Used in Peruvian Traditional Medicine. Nat Prod Commun. 2016 Mar;11(3):315-37. Review. Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  3. Froeling FE, Stebbing J. Uncaria tomentosa, the cat's whiskers or claws? Lancet Oncol. 2014 Abstract
  4. EMA. Assessment report on Uncaria tomentosa. Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC). 2014 Full text (in our servers)
  5. López Galera RM, Ribera Pascuet E, Esteban Mur JI, Montoro Ronsano JB, Juárez Giménez JC. Interaction between cat's claw and protease inhibitors atazanavir, ritonavir and saquinavir. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 2008 Abstract
  6. WHO. World Health Organization. Geneva. WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants. Volume 3. WHO monographs. 2007 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  7. Valerio LG Jr, Gonzales GF. Toxicological aspects of the South American herbs cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) and Maca (Lepidium meyenii) : a critical synopsis. Toxicol Rev. 2005 Abstract

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