Rio Amazon Cats Claw Tea 40 Teabags

Description

Cat's claw 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. 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 is a bitter herb, which is why rio trading cat's claw teabags contain added cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and orange peel, giving the tea a pleasant, warming taste, making it ideal for the cold winter months. The loose tea contains no additives, but spices can be added to taste.

Ingredients

Cat'S Claw (Uncaria Tomentosa) Extract, Orange Peel, Cinnamon, Cardamon, Ginger. Teabag: Unbleached Paper.