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CAT’S CLAW
Uncaria tomentosa

Harmonized System Code:
Bark: 1211.90
Extract: 1302.19
Cat’s claw is a vine with hook-like thorns that resemble the claws of a cat. Native to the Amazon rainforests, cat’s claw bark and root have been used for centuries by South Americans as a remedy for inflammatory conditions like arthritis and gastritis.

HEALTH BENEFITS:

  • Anti-inflammatory effect (useful in rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatisms).
  • Lowers high blood pressure.
  • Used to treat digestive disorders.

SOME USES:

  • Infusion.
  • Brewing.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Bark

Extract
Moisture 11% <7%
Description Bark Fine powder
Particle size – <80 mesh
Color Organge-brown Light brown
Odor and taste Characteristic Bitter, characteristic flavor and odor

MICROBIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Bark

Extract

Assay

Specification

Specification
Total viable aerobic count 37,000 ufc/g <5000 cfu/g
Yeast and mold 25,000 ufc/g <200 cfu/g
Salmonella Sp. Absent/25 g Absent/10 g
Escherichia Coli <10 ufc/g Absent/10 g

PROCESSING FLOWCHART:

Bark:
Extract:

PACKAGING:

Bark

Extract

50 kilo polypropylene sack

25 kilo carton drum

STORAGE CONDITIONS:

Keep in cool and dry environment, between 20 and 25°C, away from strong odors.

SHELF LIFE:

12 months.