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Heilpflanzen 2022; 02(03): 50-53
DOI: 10.1055/a-1731-5577
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Katzenkralle (Uncaria tomentosa)

Schlangenkraft aus dem Regenwald
Manuel Villegas
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Die Katzenkralle ist eine hochwirksame Heilpflanze, die für die Behandlung von Zivilisationskrankheiten neue Perspektiven eröffnet. Die heilsame Liane aus dem Amazonas-Regenwald schenkt dem Körper neue Kraft und kann entgleiste Immun- und Stoffwechselprozesse wieder in Rhythmik und Harmonie zurückführen.



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