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Cat's Claw

MESHD020948

A vine (Uncaria tomentosa) indigenous to the Amazon rainforest whose name is derived from its hook-like thorns. It contains oxindole alkaloids and glycosides and has many medicinal uses.

Synonyms

  • Cat Claw
  • Cats Claw
  • Cat's Claws
  • Claw, Cat's
  • Claws, Cat's
  • Uncaria tomentosa
  • tomentosas, Uncaria
  • Uncaria tomentosas

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:25:31.844Z