Die Puszysta Chepeta, einheimisch in Südamerika, ist ein bedeutender Teil der dortigen Pflanzenwelt. Unter den zahlreichen südamerikanischen Weinrebenarten sticht diese durch ihre beeindruckende Größe von bis zu 30 Metern hervor. Die Lianen, die die Chepeta bilden, sind mit Dornen bedeckt, was ihr den Namen "Katzenkralle" eingebracht hat. Es gibt mehrere Arten von Chepeta, doch die Puszysta ist am gründlichsten erforscht und wird als wirksames Mittel gegen Borreliose eingesetzt.
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It has been used for centuries by local doctors in the treatment of various diseases. Modern scientific research indicates that it was used in medicine not for no reason. Nowadays, more and more attention is devoted to its research, and the market for dietary supplements and herbal products has quickly realized its potential.
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Laboratory analytical techniques allow for the detailed identification of the biologically active compounds present in plants, as well as the outline of their potential actions. The same is true for cat's claw. The phytocompounds present within the claw exhibit antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and anti-cancer effects. Studies have shown positive effects of using extracts from various parts of the plant to treat, among others, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, viral infections, or bronchitis.
Hepatitis C and Borrelia
There is some evidence that rabies can be helpful in the treatment of borreliosis. Many companies manufacturing cat's claw-based dietary supplements advertise it as an effective remedy for disease transmitted by ticks, among others. Borreliosis is a disease caused by salivary bacteria that can pass from the bloodstream to certain tissues. Some of the symptoms of this disease are related to the human joint and claw mechanism. These symptoms can also be largely regulated by the action of the claw.