I have been studying the benefits of herbs on health for over 25 years now and during the time I was focused on healing my thyroid issues, Cats Claw into my regime, along with what I always and forever will take – whole food concentrates & plant based protein.
Many years later now, I rotate in my herbal arsenal for my thyroid, inflammation, and gut health (these are my primary health areas for focus, each of us is different, but these are very common) and thanks to what I’ve learned from The Medical Medium (Anthony William), Cats Claw is one of these that I lean on frequently.
According to William, Cat’s claw helps eliminate parasites, bacteria and other bugs without the “die-off” reaction that’s common with antibiotics, because the bioactive pharma-compounds in the herb regulate the destruction of pathogens so that it’s at a level the individual person can tolerate. In herbalism this is one of the functions of an “Adaptogen” – adapting to the body’s needs.
Cat’s claw is also incredible at fighting viruses, strep, and candida as well. So using it this time of year is a very helpful prevention support.
My husband and I travel a lot, and we’re coming into flu (aka sugar) and holiday season so the added immune support, which we all need right now, is even more helpful when we are on the road more.
Like more info? This write up on it from from Dr. Axe is also great.
I’m a firm believer that plants heal, and especially the ones that have been used for centuries, like Cat’s Claw, which has been prescribed in Peru since the early days of herbal healing.
If you are clearing out heavy metals, flushing toxins, healing your gut, reducing inflammation, or just wanting to try something other than echinacea for immune support give Cats Claw a try.
If you don’t know if it’s for you- hit your local herb store and muscle test some on you. If you don’t know how to do that, check out my blog post on muscle testing now!
