Cat's Claw
Uncaria tomentosa
Plant Family
Rubiaceae
Pictured: Cat's Claw
Madder / coffee family
A huge mostly-tropical family of alkaloid- and iridoid-rich plants, including major stimulant and febrifuge herbs.
5 Herbs // 12 Constituents // 9 Notable Members
Overview
The Madder / Coffee Family
A huge mostly-tropical family of alkaloid- and iridoid-rich plants, including major stimulant and febrifuge herbs.
Materia Medica
Herbs in This Family
The 5 monographs in the database whose Rubiaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.
Phytochemistry
Characteristic Chemistry
Compounds recorded in two or more of the 5 herbs above — the chemistry this family holds in common, grouped by class. A further 89 appear in only one member and are listed on that herb's own page.
Isolates
Supplements From This Family
Sold as isolated compounds that occur in the herbs above.
Beyond the Database
Also in This Family
Notable members without a monograph yet.
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