Description
Latin: Uncaring tomentosa
Family: Rubiaceae
Country of Origin: Peru
Actions: Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, antioxidant, antirheumatic, antitumor, immune stimulant, vermifuge
Energetics: Drying, warming, bitter
Precautions: Please avoid if trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or nursing, and in children under three. Also, avoid if in need or are recovering from a transplant or have ulcers. Large doses may cause diaherra
Disclaimer: The information contained in this description is purely for historical or entertainment value and is not designed to treat, diagnose or cure any diseases. If you have any current medical conditions, please seek the advice of a medical practitioner. The individual herbs offered here have not been tested for efficacy with regard to the contents of vitamins, minerals or other constituents.
References: Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine – Brigette Mars
Cat’s Claw. (2020, May). Retrieved October 05, 2020, from https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/cats-claw