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cat's-claw

cat's-claw

8.3
A plant or extract used as a medicine for inflammation and to help the immune system
  • noun
  • /kæts klɔ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : uña de gato
  • I bought some cat's-claw extract at the health store.
  • cat's-claw plant
  • cat's-claw root
  • use of cat's-claw

Examples

  • The herbalist recommended a daily dose of cat's-claw extract to reduce joint pain.

  • Researchers studied whether cat's-claw supplements could boost immune response in older adults.

  • Many people take cat's-claw capsules for arthritis and inflammatory conditions.

  • Many people use cat's-claw for its anti-inflammatory properties.

  • Many people take cat's-claw as a supplement to help reduce inflammation and boost their immune system.

  • Researchers have found that cat's-claw extract may offer benefits for people with inflammatory conditions.

  • Herbalists often recommend cat's-claw for its natural properties that may support overall immune health.

Synonyms

devil's claw
vscat's-claw
  • South African
7.8

A plant from southern Africa whose root is used to reduce swelling and joint pain

focuses on inflammation relief and immune support rather than joint pain only

Surface Forms

cat's-claw singular
cat's-claws plural

Morphology

cat's-claw = cat + claw (transparent) = cat + claw

The herbal sense is a metonymic extension from the plant named for its claw-like pods, so the compound relation remains clear.

Etymology

The herbal name cat's-claw comes from the same idea: the medicine is named after the plant with claw-like hooks, and the plant is even called in Spanish 'uña de gato', so supplements called cat's-claw are made from that plant.