RIO AMAZON Cat`s Claw Teabags can be used to contribute to the immune system and may help to maintain flexible joints. Contains Cinnamon, Ginger, Cardamon and Orange Peel giving the tea a pleasant, warming taste.
There are many actives in Cat`s claw - including alkaloids thought to contribute to the immune system, and a group of chemicals called quinovic acid glycosides. Other actives are carboxyl alkyl esters, sterols (beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol and campesterol) and antioxidants.
Cat’s claw or ‘Uña de gato’ is a climbing vine that is native to the Peruvian Amazon and gains its name from the barbed ‘claws’ with which it climbs the jungle canopy. Cat’s claw has been used by rainforest tribes to contribute to the immune system and helps to maintain flexible joints, and it is still well known for these benefits today.
Rio Amazon teas are made from high quality botanicals in unbleached teabags. Antioxidant rich and contains no additives.
