Cat's Claw

What is Cat's Claw extract, and what species does it come from?

Cat's Claw extract from Bio-Botanica is a botanical extract made from Uncaria tomentosa, a plant in the Rubiaceae family, native to the Amazon rainforest of Central and South America. The extract is made from the bark. Bio-Botanica has manufactured botanical extracts at its cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York since 1972.

What part of Cat's Claw does Bio-Botanica extract?

Bio-Botanica extracts the bark of Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa). The plant part is stated on every specification sheet, because part-versus-species accuracy matters for identity testing and for label copy in the finished product.

What extract forms of Cat's Claw are available?

Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is available from Bio-Botanica as alcohol-free extract and cosmetic glycerin extract. Each form carries its own Part ID and its own specification. Which one suits you depends on the carrier, the solids content and the process your finished product runs through.

Where does Cat's Claw originate?

Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is native to the Amazon rainforest of Central and South America. Bio-Botanica sources raw Cat's Claw against identity and quality specifications, and every incoming lot is tested in our onsite laboratory before extraction begins.

Is Cat's Claw extract available alcohol-free?

Yes. Every Cat's Claw extract Bio-Botanica currently offers is alcohol-free — alcohol-free extract and cosmetic glycerin extract. These suit formulations where ethanol is restricted by label, market or process.

Is Cat's Claw extract standardized to a specific compound?

Bio-Botanica’s Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) extracts are full-spectrum rather than standardized to a single marker compound. The Bio-Chelated process is designed to carry the botanical’s naturally occurring constituents through in their native ratios. If your specification calls for a standardized Cat's Claw material, our team can discuss a custom extraction.

What applications is Cat's Claw extract suited for?

Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) extract is supplied to formulators in dietary supplements, food and beverage, and cosmetics and personal care. The right format depends on the application: liquid and glycerin-carried forms suit water-based systems, powdered and solid extracts suit dry blends and capsules, and oil infusions suit anhydrous and oil-phase work. Positioning is structure/function only.

What certifications are available for Cat's Claw extract?

Bio-Botanica manufactures under cGMP and holds FSSC 22000 and NSF certification, with Kosher, Halal and USDA Organic available on qualifying materials. Certification status is confirmed per Part ID, so ask our team which apply to the specific Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) extract you are specifying.

What documentation ships with Cat's Claw extract?

Every Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) order ships with a specification sheet, a certificate of analysis for the lot, and a safety data sheet. Regulatory and allergen statements are available on request. Samples ship with the same documentation so your team can evaluate against a real spec.

How is Cat's Claw extract sold, and can I get a sample?

Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) extract is sold in bulk to manufacturers and formulators, not as a finished consumer product. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your volume and specifications. Samples ship free within the United States with full documentation.

How is Cat's Claw extract manufactured and tested?

Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is extracted by the Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at Bio-Botanica’s FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York. Identity and quality are verified in our onsite laboratory using HPLC, GC/MS and ICP/MS among other methods, and every lot is released against its specification before it ships.