Can You Take Cat's Claw and Dried Ginger Together?

Use extra care with this pair

The short answer

Cat's Claw has antiplatelet or blood-thinning properties, while Dried Ginger inhibits thromboxane synthase, reducing platelet aggregation. Taking both may amplify blood-thinning effects through different mechanisms.

How to arrange timing

Both Cat's Claw and Dried Ginger may affect blood clotting through different pathways. Consider monitoring for signs of increased bleeding (easy bruising, prolonged cuts) when taking both supplements together.

Reference

Reference noted for this combination: Izzo AA et al., Molecular Nutrition & Food Research, 2016; Herb-supplement interactions affecting hemostasis

Important context

Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.