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Devil's Claw Harpagophytum procumbens

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Common Names
Devil's Claw , grapple plant, wood spider
Botanical Name
Harpagophytum procumbens
Family
PEDALIACEAE Sesame Family
Devil's Claw Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Aches & Pains * Fibromyalgia * Gout * Heart Tonics/Cordials * Liver * Lupus * Rheumatoid Arthritis *
Properties: Analgesic* Anti-inflammatory* Cardic tonic Cordial*
Parts Used: tuberous root
Constituents:aluminum, calcium, chlorogenic acid, chromium, harpagide, kaempferol, luteolin, magnesium, oleanolic acid, selenium, tin, zinc


Devils claw is an African
native remedy for arthritis

Devils claw tubers contain a group of chemicals called iridoids that have anti-inflammatory activity, the two active ingredients in devil's claw are harpagoside and beta sitosterol. This herb has an extensive history of use as an anti-inflammatory, pain reliever, and digestive stimulant.

Devils claw offers slow but sure relief of joint pain caused by both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and it has also been shown to relieve muscle pain and enhance mobility for people with either arthritis or muscle injuries. Scientists don't know exactly how devil's claw works at this time, other than that it is not a COX-2 inhibitor like Celebrex or Vioxx, and therefore is not potentially injurious to the heart. Mountain Rose Herbs (2008-07-15)

Because improper digestion of protein plays a role in gout, causing the uric acid buildup, this is a remedy tailor-made for people with gout.

Devils claw offers slow but sure relief of joint pain caused by both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and it has also been shown to relieve muscle pain and enhance mobility for people with either arthritis or muscle injuries. Scientists don't know exactly how devil's claw works at this time, other than that it is not a COX-2 inhibitor like Celebrex or Vioxx, and therefore is not potentially injurious to the heart. Mountain Rose Herbs (2008-07-15)

Because improper digestion of protein plays a role in gout, causing the uric acid buildup, this is a remedy tailor-made for people with gout.

Side Effects:
Not recommended for those with an ulcer. High doses could interfere with blood pressure, heart, and diabetes medications.
How to Use: Devil's Claw
Preparation Methods :Extracts, teas, or capsules.

remedyRemedies using : Devil's Claw Devils Claw root tea*


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Harpagophytum procumbens Origin- South Africa Sun dried tuber. Most prefer secondary tuber, and this is the form offered by Mountain Rose Herbs.
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Assists in the reduction of joint inflammation and arthritic discomfort.
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referencesDevil's Claw Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Devil's Claw for :Stabilize heart rhythm
Stabilize heart rhythm Research confirms the plant extracts such as harpaoside and other phytochemicals quell inflammation, stabilize heart rhythm, and stimulate appetite among other effects - however practical applications in clinical trials have had mixed results.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Devils Claw for :Lower back pain
Lower back pain Devil's claw has been most extensively tested for relief of lower back pain. A randomized, double-blind study in Germany with 183 subjects produced the surprising result that not only was devil's claw effective in relieving lower back pain, it was most effective for people who had the most severe, radiating pain, with numbness in the extremities.

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Devils claw for :Joint pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Joint pain, osteoarthritis,  rheumatoid arthritis Devil's claw offers slow but sure relief of joint pain caused by both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, the tubers contain a group of chemicals called iridoids that have anti-inflammatory activity.

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Devils claw for :pain reliever
pain reliever Devils claw herb has an extensive history of use as an anti-inflammatory, and pain reliever.
Devils Claw for :Low back pain
Low back pain Two high quality trials examining the effects of Harpagophytum Procumbens (Devil's Claw) found strong evidence that daily doses standardized to 50 mg or 100 mg harpagoside were better than placebo for short-term improvements in pain and rescue medication. (for non-specific low back pain) Another high quality trial demonstrated relative equivalence to 12.5 mg per day of rofecoxib (Vioxx)

Gagnier JJ, van Tulder M, Berman B, Bombardier C.. Herbal medicine for low back pain. (2006), Pubmed NIH

Devil's Claw for :Stabilize heart rhythm
Stabilize heart rhythm Research confirms the plant extracts such as harpaoside and other phytochemicals quell inflammation, stabilize heart rhythm, and stimulate appetite among other effects - however practical applications in clinical trials have had mixed results.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Devils Claw for :Lower back pain
Lower back pain Devil's claw has been most extensively tested for relief of lower back pain. A randomized, double-blind study in Germany with 183 subjects produced the surprising result that not only was devil's claw effective in relieving lower back pain, it was most effective for people who had the most severe, radiating pain, with numbness in the extremities.

Phyllis A. Balch, Prescription for Herbal Healing (2002)

Devils claw for :Joint pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Joint pain, osteoarthritis,  rheumatoid arthritis Devil's claw offers slow but sure relief of joint pain caused by both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, the tubers contain a group of chemicals called iridoids that have anti-inflammatory activity.

Linda B. White, M.D., The Herbal Drugstore (2003)

Devils claw for :pain reliever
pain reliever Devils claw herb has an extensive history of use as an anti-inflammatory, and pain reliever.
Devils Claw for :Low back pain
Low back pain Two high quality trials examining the effects of Harpagophytum Procumbens (Devil's Claw) found strong evidence that daily doses standardized to 50 mg or 100 mg harpagoside were better than placebo for short-term improvements in pain and rescue medication. (for non-specific low back pain) Another high quality trial demonstrated relative equivalence to 12.5 mg per day of rofecoxib (Vioxx)

Gagnier JJ, van Tulder M, Berman B, Bombardier C.. Herbal medicine for low back pain. (2006), Pubmed NIH

Plant Description


Devil's claw ( Harpagophytum procumbens ) originates from the Kalahari and Savannah desert regions of South and Southeast Africa. In these parts of the world, devil's claw has historically been used to treat a wide range of conditions including fever, malaria, and indigestion.Devil's Claw - Medline Plus

History and Traditions
historyThis shrub-like perennial vine has a long history of use in southern Africa, and became familiar to European herbalists in the 1950s. The plants large, claw-shaped fruit inspired the name.
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