Does cat’s claw have any health benefits and is it safe?

Was surprised to read that there is little data on the effectiveness of cat's claw,(Uncaria tomentosa) as it is very often recommended by many of the chronic Lyme experts. I worked up to taking many capsules daily. As to whether I found it to be helpful or not, it's hard to say, as patients like myself are often taking more than one herbal supplements at once. Now I am sometimes hearing that Osha root is very helpful. Is this a supplement that you are considering rating?

I tried cat's claw for arthritis, and it didn't seem to be effective. However, my three trigger fingers, which occupational therapy and cortisone shots did little to remedy, stopped getting stuck in bent positions and flexed freely with cat's claw. I initially didn't credit the cat's claw with the dramatic results, but when I stopped taking it, the triggering returned. I went back on it, and the triggering abated. I was very surprised, since there was no supporting clinical evidence.I have no financial interest in cat's claw.