UNA DE GATO

Cat's claw, a woody vine, is native to the Amazonian and Central American rainforests. Cat's claw bark and root are often made into a tea that has been used for centuries by South Americans as a remedy for stomach ulcers and fevers. It is called the “cure-everything plant” and was traditionally ingested by indigenous people who would chew pieces off raw or steep them into tea brewed from other local herbs- such as chamomile or cinnamon bark. Origin: South and Central America Flavor profile: bitter, woody Used in: herbal tea Health benefits: helps calm rheumatic pain, heal ulcers and tumors, and aid with blood coagulation                      PAREVE