Botanical Name: Uncaria Tomentosa. Common Name: Cat’s claw, Uña de gato, Uncaria. INCI: Uncaria Tomentosa Bark Oil. Extraction Method: Steam Distilled. Odor: Herbaceous fresh with citrus undertone, clean, relaxing, grass fresh, a little minty. Country of Origin: United States. Blends: Arnica, Calendula, Mentha Piperita, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Manuka, Tea Tree, Vetiver. This very rare to find essential oil, is a small batch artisan distillation made from the bark of the Uncaria Tomentosa. Uncaria tomentosa, popularly called cat’s claw, is a climbing, woody-looking plant of the Rubiaceae family native to the jungles of South America, where for almost 2,000 years it has been used for medicinal purposes. Relieves the pain of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, and has diuretic properties. Very useful to add to ointments and creams. Very useful essential oil to add to hand creams, since it repairs extra dry, flaky, opaque and rough skin. Keeps the skin supple and with the natural hydration balance. Maximum 4% in creams, lotions and ointments. Combines well with Arnica, Calendula and Mentha Piperita. Properties on the hair. Repairs, hydrates and nourishes intensely. Prevents split ends, gives a lot of shine and leaves hair with more volume. In addition, it protects and cares for the color of dyed hair and acts against thermal heat. Controls frizz and has an instant ultra-detangling effect. Show off silky, hydrated hair, totally untangled, with body and without a trace of frizz. Caution: It is contraindicated in pregnancy, lactation and in children under 12 years of age. It can show interactions with drugs such as fexofenadine, used in allergic rhinitis. General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.
