Abstract
Uncaria tomentosa (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) DC., or "cat's claw", is a plant native to the Amazon region, and a widely used herbal medicine in Brazil and Europe. The species produces important bioactive compounds and has attracted attention due to the therapeutic properties of its extracts, such as: anticancer, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory. Until recently, it was a priority fo…