Uncaria (Gou Teng)

Uncaria rhyncophylla

A food supplement to support your health sometimes known as cats claw or Gou Teng. 

Extracts such as tinctures or essences offer a convenient alternative to herbal teas. They may also be used in food, food supplements, cosmetics and as a starter ingredient by herbalists in prescription formulas.

Montana Farmacy is an American herbal house of the same high standards as Napiers the Herbalists and provides us with herbs that we cannot otherwise source. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Due to the costs of importing from the USA we are unable to offer a discount on this product.

Ingredients

Uncaria rhyncophylla extracted in organic cane ethanol (alcohol). The part used is the aerial parts. The strength is 1:5 61-71%. Suggested serving size of 1.2 ml contains 647 mg of herb. This product is gluten free and does not contain GMO material. Store in a cool dark place.

Directions

Adults: Stated serving size 1.2 ml (20-30 drops) taken 2 to 3 times a day, unless otherwise told by a qualified herbal medicine practitioner. This amount may be added to cold or warm water, juice or another drink.

Cautions

Only use this tincture under the advice of a medical or herbal medicine practitioner.

Contraindications

Do not use if you are pregnant or if you are planning to become pregnant without your doctor's approval. Not all herbs are suitable in breastfeeding or for young children, or if you are unwell, have health concerns or an ongoing illness.

Please visit our Herbs A-Z section to check when, or when not to, take this herb. If in doubt, please ask us or your medical herbalist.

Side effects

Some herbs can cause side effects. For more information about potential side effects of this herb please visit our Herbs A-Z section. If a side effect is experienced please let us know.

Drug Interactions

Foods, herbs and food supplements can interact with some medicines. For more information on potential interactions for this herb please visit our Herbs A-Z section and consult your medical herbalist or doctor before taking this herb.

More Information

In-depth information about the traditional uses of this herb can be found in our Herbs A-Z section.

**WE CURRENTLY HAVE LOW STOCK OF THIS ITEM & ARE AWAITING AN ORDER FROM THE USA, PLEASE CONTACT US TO ENQUIRE ON AVAILABILITY BEFORE ORDERING.**