Papaya Leaf Extract vs Cat's Claw

Tropical papaya tree leaves used worldwide for dengue fever platelet support, digestion, and antimalarial properties.

Cat's claw is a tropical vine native to the Amazon rainforest, named for its hook-like thorns that resemble cat claws. It has been used by indigenous Amazonian peoples for over 2,000 years for inflammation, infections, and digestive complaints. It contains unique oxindole alkaloids with immune-modulating properties.

papain, carpaine, pseudocarpaine, quercetin, caffeic acid

Pentacyclic oxindole alkaloids, Quinovic acid glycosides, Proanthocyanidins, Beta-sitosterol, Hirsutine

Dengue fever platelet enhancement, Digestive enzyme source, Antimalarial in Southeast Asian folk medicine, Skin wound healing

Anti-inflammatory, Immune booster, Digestive aid, Wound healing, Arthritis treatment

Dengue platelet support, Digestive enzyme, Antimalarial research, Anti-inflammatory

Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Immune system support, Digestive inflammation, Viral infections

30-60ml fresh leaf juice; 500mg extract

250-350mg standardized extract 1-3 times daily, or 1-2g bark tea 3 times daily

Pregnancy contraindicated, Latent allergy to latex, G6PD deficiency caution

Autoimmune disorders, Pre-surgery, Organ transplant (immunosuppressant interaction), Leukemia

GI upset, Latex allergy reactions

GI upset, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Low blood pressure, Headache