Ti Plant vs Cat's Claw

Sacred plant of Hawaiian, Polynesian, and Southeast Asian cultures used spiritually and medicinally for fever, digestive conditions, and spirit protection.

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.

steroidal saponins, flavonoids, phenolics, resveratrol analogues, anthocyanins

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

Fever and infections in Hawaiian medicine, Spiritual protection and cleansing in Polynesia, Digestive conditions, Wound healing

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

Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antifungal, Astringent

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

Leaf tea 2 cups daily; topical leaf compresses as needed

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

None established

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

Generally well tolerated

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