Rainforest Bark Blend

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Tribal & Herbal Medicine Uses

 

Cat's Claw has been used by the Aguaruna, Ashaninka, Cashibo, Conibo, and Shipibo tribes of Peru for at least 2,000 years. One tribe in particular, the Ashaninka Indians, are the largest commercial source of the plant. 

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Ashaninka Indians Uses         Piura Indians Uses        Other Misc. Tribe Uses

treat asthma                      treat tumors            treat diabetes

inflammation of the urinary tract       inflammation     urinary tract cancer

arthritis                               rheumatism           hemorrhages

rheumatism                        gastric ulcers         menstrual irregularity

bone pain                                                              cirrhosis

to recover from childbirth                                 fevers

as a kidney cleanser                                            abscesses

to cure deep wounds                                           gastritis

control inflammation                                         body normalization

gastric ulcers

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Locals and villagers of the Amazon believe Chuchuhuasi to be a tonic. It is commonly served as a popular jungle drink in bars. It is also very popular with tourists as a way to relieve pain and muscle aches and to keep going during travel through the rainforest. 

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Peruvian Herbal Uses             Quijos Quichua Indian Uses       Peruvian Amazon Uses

treat osteoarthritis      aches and pains               arthritis

rheumatoid arthritis   rheumatism                      muscle relaxant

bronchitis                      sore muscles                     aphrodisiac

diarrhea                         menstrual pains               adrenal support

hemorrhoids                 stomachaches                   immune stimulant