DescriptionCat’s claw (Uncaria Tomentosa) is a vine that grows in the rainforests of South and Central America and has been used as traditional medicine for centuries. Its hooks and talons look like the claws of a cat climbing a tree, hence its name. Cat’s claw, or Uña de Gato, is sometimes referred to as the “life-giving vine of Peru”. Its use dates back 2,000 years where the indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest used it to ward off disease.It was ritually used in a variety of ceremonial practices aimed at healing both the body and the soul. It was brewed into teas, ground into powders, and added to sacred ointments that shamans would use during their meditative journeys or healing rituals. When consumed or applied, it was said to cleanse the energetic body and restore balance between the individual and the universe. It offers one spiritual and energetic protection. Just as the claws of a cat ward off danger in the physical realm, the energetic “claws” of this vine act as a powerful shield in the metaphysical realm. It creates strong protective barriers around you and repels negative energy, evil spirits, psychic attacks, and curses, making it ideal for those who seek safety from both mundane and spiritual threats.Place in charm bags or under the pillow when embarking on vision quests, to aid in lucid dreaming, or burn when journeying or during divination.
