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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of cat's claw (uncaria tomentosa) Oral.

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4 Total User Reviews

User Reviews

1-4 of 4
Condition: Other
2/23/2012 8:58:36 AM

Reviewer: Donna, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
When I first began taking Cats Claw to help with my joint pain. My body had to adjust to it, some stomach discomfort. But after taking for over a year. I have found it has a lot of benefits. From helping my sinus, stomach, joints, blood pressure, and even skin(no brusing). I even think it has lowered my cholestrol, my overall experience with Cat's Claw is very good.

Condition: Other
2/8/2011 6:04:08 AM

Reviewer: 25-34 Male (Caregiver)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
This is actually directed towards the previous review concerning whether or not cat's claw raised one's blood pressure. There have been multiple research studies that have proven cat's claw's ability to actually LOWER blood pressure. The alkaloids in cat's claw dilate blood vessels and lower blood levels of cholesterol, both aid in lowering one's blood pressure.

Condition: Other
4/6/2010 6:00:03 PM

Reviewer: Lee, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 5

Comment:
Have been using this about a month. Within 1 week I was sleeping better and was headache free for the first time in months. Sinus problems have also improved. I have had No adverse effects.

Condition: Other
8/11/2009 11:41:11 PM

Reviewer: User, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 5

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
Reason for taking it: Inflamation. I was taking it on a capsule form but thought it was too strong, started taking it as an infusion. It helped me w overall inflamation while I was taking it. I stopped because I was told it might raise blood pressure. I would really like to find out if this is true because I want to continue taking it.

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