may protect against neurodegenerative diseases by reducing brain inflammation and preventing amyloid plaque formation/buildup, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

may lower blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels and improving circulation.

has all the other benefits btw: antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, gut health, etc etc. im not gonna add all of that all the time. usually every herb i add will have these effects and everything associated with it.

has shown potential against viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV) and HIV, by inhibiting viral replication and boosting immune defense.

ability to inhibit the replication of viruses like herpes simplex and reduce the severity of viral infections.

good detox for kidney and liver.

significantly reduces swelling and pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis without major side effects.

inhibited the proliferation of certain cancer cell lines and enhanced the efficacy of chemotherapy agents.

can reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Not recommended during pregnancy, as it may stimulate uterine contractions.

will increase bleeding if you're taking blood thinners.

Dolichandra unguis-cati (Cat's claw creeper) and Uncaria tomentosa (Cat's claw herb) are distinct plants sharing only a common nickname and hook-like "claws". D. unguis-cati is a destructive, invasive yellow-flowered vine, while U. tomentosa is a medicinal Amazonian woody vine used for inflammatory conditions.