Cat's Claw uses, benefits,dishes

 Description

Scientific name: Uncaria tomentosa

Family: Rubiaceae

Genus: Uncaria

kingdom; plantae

bioactive compounds 

1. **Alkaloids

2. **Oxindole Alkaloids

3. **Glycosides

4. **Tannins

5. **Flavonoids

6. **Polyphenols

uses

Antiviral and Antibacterial

.it treats many stomach bacterial issues, also the herpes disease and infectious disease

Cancer Support

cat's claw plant inhibits the growth of cancer cells and tumors . it is also said that it has anti cancer properties. however more researches area

Cardiovascular Health**:

1. it improves the blood circulation 2. it lowers the blood pressure 3, it has ability to relax the blood vessels and reduce inflammation which protects from disease

Cognitive Health

they are used to improve cognitive health and memory in some studies but scientific evidence about is limited

 Here are some aspects of its economic importance:

1. Medicinal and Herbal Supplement Market

: Cat's claw is a significant component of the global herbal supplement market. 

2. **Traditional Medicine**:

 It holds cultural and economic value for indigenous communities who harvest it sustainably and use it for health purposes.

3. **Agricultural Income**: For local farmers and harvesters in Central and South America, cat's claw can be an important source of income. 

4. **Pharmaceutical Research

This research can attract funding and investment into the regions where the plant is found.it is used in medicines 

5. **Export Revenue**

It has high economic value and international sales. the countries that export the cat's claw plant are Peru and Brazil, this herb is exported in different types such as in raw form, powder form and the dietary supplements

6. **Ecotourism**

the tourists and the visitors are interested in the natural herbs and natural remedies made by the plants so the areas where it grown naturally can contribute the encounterism

7. **Sustainable Practices**

it supports the ecological and conserves biodiversity, so protect this source for long-term economic benefits. the cats claw plant also encourage the harvesting process

8. **Market Diversification**

.if the farmers can cultivate the cat's claw plant it is a great source of income in market and it is an additional crop for farmers. this is important for those areas where economic opportunities are limited

DISHES

1. in some traditional cultures is added to soups and broths, speciallly in medicinal cooking wher the purpose is to gain health benefits

2. the cats claw powder is also added in smoothies or shake for flavor or getting the primarily health benefits

3. the dried bark or root of cats clae plant is simmered in water for decoction for making a herbal tea.

cats claw shaped tomatoes, sauce dishes