As well as having immense anti-inflammatory capabilities, cat's claw is antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal. The antiviral properties make it a natural cure for the herpes virus. Early studies are also currently researching the effects the plant has on HIV and its symptoms. If you're fighting a viral infection, you might try an herbal tea with a tablespoon of cat's claw and watch it work its magic.

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