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Tumours – Cats Claw has been used as a complementary therapy in the treatment of brain tumours. A number of promising studies show that it may aid the remission of the tumours.
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Cancer – Cats claw can be used as an herbal remedy in the treatment of leukaemia, melanoma, cervical and testicular cancer as well as other less known forms of this deadly disease.
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HIV – Patients using AZT as a primary treatment are believed to be benefiting from the use of Cats Claw as a secondary treatment. Trials have been undertaken on mainly asymptomatic patients, although it is thought that patients with symptoms may also be benefiting. It is believed that the CD4 count is maintained with the use of the herb, and in some cases the count may even be improved. Some HIV patients used only Cats Claw as a treatment and lymphocyte counts were normalised in some cases.
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Infections – Cat’s claw has been shown to help lower infections in patients suffering herpes and fungal infections. Such infections are common in HIV patients prior to the onset of full blown AIDS.
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Anti-inflammatory – Cats Claw is used to reduce swelling and helps with joint sensitivity. In this respect it can ease the pain associated with arthritis and rheumatism.
