Those struck with Parkinson’s Disease, a condition of the nervous system, will suffer a slow progression of debilitating symptoms throughout the remainder of their lives. Scientists are actively seeking remedies—some of which have been found in Chinese herbs—to ease symptoms and improve the quality of life for Parkinson’s patients.
In three separate scientific studies, the ancient Chinese herb gou teng, also known as cat’s claw (Uncaria rhynchophylla), has been shown to improve the symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.
The first research study, published in the journal Chinese Medicine in 2013, aimed to evaluate the effects of a Chinese herbal formula containing gou teng on sleep difficulties in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The formula, which contains a total of eleven herbs, was developed for the treatment of headaches and dizziness associated with cerebrovascular diseases—which occur from decreased blood flow in the vessels of the brain and include strokes and aneurysms….