SAFE
Cat's Claw Bark
Uncaria tomentosa (TOA-free)
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
Herbs & Botanicals
PubMed Studies
1,600
About
TOA-free cat's claw bark standardised to pentacyclic alkaloids. The TOA-free form is claimed to preserve immunomodulating activity without conflicting alkaloids.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Contains bioactive phytochemicals (alkaloids, terpenoids, polyphenols, or glycosides) modulating cellular signalling pathways. Primary mechanisms include enzyme inhibition, receptor modulation, and transcription factor activation relevant to documented clinical indications.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Autoimmune conditions: avoid. Pregnancy: avoid. Anticoagulant interaction. Immunosuppressant interaction.
🏷️ Other Names
Uncaria tomentosa (TOA-free)