{"product_id":"st-francis-cats-claw-tincture-50ml","title":"St. Francis Cat's Claw Tincture, Amazonian Bark for Arthritis and Rheumatism Pain, 50ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. Francis Cat's Claw Tincture Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEase your arthritis pain with our superbly anti-inflammatory Cat's Claw Tincture. Take it if you have arthritis or rheumatism and are experiencing pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCat's claw is a woody vine from the Amazon rainforest, named for the curved thorns along its stems. It has been used by Indigenous peoples of Peru for centuries, and its modern reputation rests on the oxindole alkaloids in the bark, which are the focus of most research interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa, bark) at 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, in a base of distilled water and certified organic alcohol. 50 ml with a dropper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid herbal extracts in Ontario since 1988. Their tinctures use certified organic alcohol and distilled water, and are made to a stated extraction ratio so you know the strength of what you are taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho St. Francis Cat's Claw Tincture Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is for people managing arthritis or rheumatism who want a herbal option alongside whatever else they use. It is one of the better-known botanicals in that space, with a genuine traditional record behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cautions here are broader than most tinctures and worth reading properly. **Consult a practitioner before use if you take immunosuppressant, anticoagulant or antihypertensive medication**, or if you have an immune system disorder such as Crohn's disease, myasthenia gravis or multiple sclerosis. Cat's claw is immunologically active, which is exactly why those conditions matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSt. Francis Cat's Claw Tincture Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Herb Tincture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) alone, with no blend to dilute it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStated Extraction Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, so you know the strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic Alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e — The extraction base is organic, not industrial ethanol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid Absorbs Faster Than Capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tinctures do not need to disintegrate before absorption can begin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDropper Dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adjustable to the drop, which capsules cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Ontario Since 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e — St. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid extracts in Canada for over thirty years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50ml Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e — A practical size for a single-herb tincture taken three times daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-st-francis-cats-claw-tincture-50ml\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is St. Francis Cat's Claw Tincture?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA single-herb liquid extract of cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa, bark) at 250 mg QCE per millilitre, in a 50 ml dropper bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How much do I take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAdults: 2.8 ml (85 drops) 3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why a tincture rather than capsules?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eLiquid extracts absorb without needing to disintegrate first, and a dropper lets you adjust the dose to the drop.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Does it contain alcohol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. Certified organic alcohol is the extraction solvent — it is what pulls the compounds from the plant. Taken in a little water the amount per dose is very small, but it is worth knowing if you avoid alcohol.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Where does cat's claw come from?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest, used by Indigenous peoples of Peru for centuries. It is named for the curved thorns along its stems.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What are oxindole alkaloids?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe compound group in cat's claw bark that most research interest centres on, and the basis of its association with inflammatory conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why so many medication cautions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eCat's claw is immunologically active, which is why it interacts with immunosuppressants and matters for autoimmune conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does Quantity Crude Equivalent mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eQuantity Crude Equivalent tells you how much raw herb each millilitre represents. A 1:4 tincture at 250 mg QCE means every millilitre carries the equivalent of 250 mg of dried herb. Stating the ratio is what separates a properly made tincture from one that simply lists an ingredient.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I take it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAdults: 2.8 ml (85 drops) 3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Are there any cautions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eConsult a health care practitioner before use if you are taking immunosuppressant, anticoagulant, or antihypertensive medication, or if you suffer from an immune system disorder such as Crohn's disease, myasthenia gravis or multiple sclerosis. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct light with the cap closed. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"St. Francis Herb Farm","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":47584055165099,"sku":"709846","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/709846.jpg?v=1786226229","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/fr\/products\/st-francis-cats-claw-tincture-50ml","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}