Guest guest Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 At 08:35 AM 5/2/2009, you wrote: Anyone have experience with an herbal supplement called " cat's claw " for gastro problems? Not SCD legal. http://nccam.nih.gov/health/catclaw/ Side Effects and Cautions Few side effects have been reported for cat's claw when it is taken at recommended dosages. Though rare, side effects may include headaches, dizziness, and vomiting. Women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant should avoid using cat's claw because of its past use for preventing and aborting pregnancy. Because cat's claw may stimulate the immune system, it is unclear whether the herb is safe for people with conditions affecting the immune system. Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care. http://www.rain-tree.com/catclaw.htm has some interesting information, but the fact that this is a root decoction can be a major issue for SCDers. Although not specifically stated in this article, my experience has been that root decoctions can contain significant amounts of polysaccharides. Most herbs recommended for gut issues do have polysaccharides, especially mucilaginous ones. The theory that these are good for you is based on the idea that the mucilage will soothe the inflammation. It may -- but it also feeds the bad bacteria which cause the inflammation, and so it becomes a vicious cycle. We're trying to break the vicious cycle with SCD. — Marilyn New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Undiagnosed IBS since 1976, SCD since 2001 Darn Good SCD Cook No Human Children Shadow & Sunny Longhair Dachshund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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