Product Overview
Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest, named for the hook-shaped thorns along its stem that resemble a cat's claws. The inner bark is the part traditionally harvested for supplement use, processed into a standardized extract or dried-bark powder rich in oxindole alkaloids and polyphenols, the compound groups most associated with the plant's traditional use.
Indigenous communities throughout Peru and the broader Amazon basin have used cat's claw bark preparations for generations, and it entered U.S. and European supplement markets in the late 20th century as interest in Amazonian botanicals grew. Commercial cat's claw supply is typically wildcrafted or cultivated bark that is dried, ground, and either encapsulated directly or processed into a standardized extract for more consistent alkaloid content batch to batch.
How Brands Use Cat's Claw
- Positioned primarily in immune support and general wellness capsule lines, often alongside other Amazonian or adaptogenic botanicals
- Available as whole bark powder or as a standardized extract, commonly standardized to alkaloid content, depending on the potency claim your brand wants to make
- Frequently included in joint-comfort and antioxidant-positioned formulas due to its polyphenol content
- Vegetarian capsule is the standard format; request a bark-source Certificate of Analysis to verify species (Uncaria tomentosa vs. Uncaria guianensis)
Brand owners typically request cat's claw as a standalone capsule SKU or as a component in a multi-botanical immune blend. Because sourcing quality varies significantly across suppliers, we recommend confirming species identification and alkaloid standardization before finalizing a formula, especially for brands marketing toward specific potency claims.
As a family-owned, FDA-registered and GMP-certified supplement manufacturer based in Davie, Florida, Health Genesis has built botanical formulations like cat's claw for private label brands for more than 25 years. Our NSF-certified facility, low minimum order quantities, and in-house label design team make it straightforward to bring a cat's claw capsule to market under your own brand.
Is your cat's claw sourced from Uncaria tomentosa specifically?
Yes, our cat's claw ingredient is sourced and verified as Uncaria tomentosa bark, with species and potency documentation available on request.
Do you offer a standardized cat's claw extract, or only whole bark powder?
We can source and formulate either whole bark powder or a standardized alkaloid extract, depending on the potency positioning your brand wants for label claims.
What formats can cat's claw be manufactured in for private label?
Vegetarian capsules are the most common request, though we can also formulate it into tablets or as a component of a custom powder blend depending on your target format.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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