Devil's Claw
Devil's claw extract is helpful in support for those suffering from gout, rheumatism, and arthritis. Nature's Way Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) has a large claw-like fruit and is also called Grapple Plant.
The root or "tuber" is considered medicinal and is preferred by herbalists because of its high concentration of the beneficial component harpagoside.
Usage: Devil's Claw is a blood cleanser that helps remove deposits in the joints and aids in the elimination of uric acid from the body. It is helpful in support for those suffering from gout, rheumatism, and arthritis. Devil's Claw root is considered medicinal and is preferred by herbalists because of the beneficial component harpagoside which herbal folklore says reduces swelling.*
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Devil's claw has been used for thousands of years in Africa for fever, rheumatoid arthritis, skin conditions, and conditions involving the gallbladder, pancreas, stomach and kidneys.
In the early 1900's, devil's claw was brought to Europe. It is used to improve digestion, as the bitter taste of devil's claw tea is thought to stimulate digestive juices.
However, the primary use of devil's claw today is for conditions that cause inflammation and pain:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Rheumatoi arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Tendinitis
According to a study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, sales of devil's claw in Germany were estimated to be $30 million euros in 2001, accounting for 74% of the prescriptions for rheumatism.