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Wendy's Healing Compendium (93.71): Bomb Ass Immune Booster Guide
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Wendy's Healing Compendium (93.71): Bomb Ass Immune Booster Guide

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Wendy's Healing Compendium (93.71): Bomb Ass Immune Booster Guide
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Let's dive into Cat's Claw, the thorny bastard from the Amazon that'll have your immune system ready to throw hands!

Identifying This Bad Boy

Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is one badass vine that'll climb up to 100 feet in the jungle. Named for its hook-shaped thorns that look like a cat's claws (no shit), this beast will tear you up if you're not careful. The bark is the money maker here, along with the root. The leaves are oval and glossy, but we don't give a damn about those - it's all about that inner bark and root action.

r/whatsthisplant on Reddit: Question: Uncaria tomentosa flowers? I’m trying  to figure out which of these flowers belong to U. tomentosa. Every time I  Google it these three images come up and that can’t be right. Please help

Cultivation: Getting Your Grow On

Warning: This ain't your garden variety herb:

  • Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with lots of organic matter

  • Sun: Partial shade - it grows under the jungle canopy, dumbass

  • Support: Strong as hell - this thing climbs like it's trying to reach heaven

  • Hardiness: Zones 9-11, this is tropical shit

Growing Guide: Don't Fuck This Up

  1. Start from cuttings - seeds are a pain in the ass

  2. Keep humidity high - mist that shit daily

  3. Provide serious support structure

  4. Be patient - takes years to mature

  5. Don't try this unless you live somewhere tropical or have a greenhouse

Usage: What To Do With This Stuff

This plant doesn't mess around:

  • Immune system needs a swift kick

  • Inflammation's being a real bitch

  • Joints feel like they're full of glass

  • Digestive system's gone to hell

  • Need some DNA repair action

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