SAFE
Cat's Claw Immune
Uncaria tomentosa POA-only extract
Possibly Safe
V1 Verified
Immune Herbs
PubMed Studies
1,600
About
Pentacyclic alkaloid-only cat's claw extract for immune support, anti-inflammation, and viral protection.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Activates innate immune cells (macrophages, NK cells, neutrophils) via pattern recognition receptor stimulation. Modulates adaptive immune responses shifting Th1/Th2 balance. Antiviral mechanisms involve direct interference with viral entry, replication, or assembly.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Autoimmune: avoid. Pregnancy: avoid. Immunosuppressant interaction.
🏷️ Other Names
Uncaria tomentosa POA-only extract