Product Description Cat’s Claw, (Cat’s Claw inner bark) also known as Uncaria Tomentosa, is a woody vine that grows wild in the Amazon rainforest and other tropical areas of Central and South America. The name Cat’s Claw comes from the shape of its thorns that look like a Cat’s Claw. Cat’s Claw inner bark extracts, liquids, tablets, capsules and tea are made from the bark and root of the vine. The use of Cat’s Claw for health dates back to the Inca civilization. Key Features Nature’s Answer Cat’s Claw Inner Bark brings you the benefits of this unique vine. This potent 1350 mg formula supports healthy joint and muscle function naturally A recent study showed that Cat’s Claw significantly elevated the infection-fighting white blood cell count in adult men who supplemented with this herb for 6 months. Researchers also noted a repair in DNA both single and double strand breaks. Cat's Claw effect on the immune system appears to be two-fold, with the ability to both boost and dampen immune response, depending on what is needed. Nature's Answer Alcohol-Free Cat's Claw Inner Bark is Alcohol-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Kosher Certified Since 1972 Nature's Answer continues to combine the best of traditional herbal remedies, vitamins and minerals with innovative scientific techniques and phytopharmaceutical manufacturing to deliver supplements of the finest quality and value for the entire family