Devil's claw is a herb. The botanical name, Harpagophytum, means "hook plant" in Greek. This plant gets its name from the appearance of its fruit, which is covered with hooks designed to connect with animals in order to spread the seeds. The roots and tubers of the plant are used to make medicines.
Devil's claw is used to treat back pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and other painful conditions.
How effective is it?
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The efficacy rating for this product is as follows:
Possibly effective for ...
Low back pain Taking devil's claw seems to decrease the symptoms of low back pain. Devil's claw seems to work well as do certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
Osteoarthritis Taking devil's claw alone appears to help decrease osteoarthritis-related pain. Some results suggest that devil's claw also works to improve osteoarthritis pain in the hip and knee after 16 weeks of treatment.
How does it work?
Devil's claw contains chemicals that can decrease inflammation and swelling and relieve pain. Harpagofito (devil's claw) has been the subject of many studies, from which it appears that it is useful in these cases:
Inflammation.- Its main component is harpagoside, which intervenes in the process by which our body creates inflammation, preventing it from occurring or reducing it. Therefore, Devil's Claw is effective in inflammatory processes such as strokes or in other more serious ones such as arthritis.
Pain.- Devil's claw, in the same way, is a mild analgesic and calms pain in the inflamed area. It is ideal in rheumatic processes.
Appetite and digestion.- It has been concluded that Devil's Claw stimulates the production of bile and, therefore, improves digestion, but it also opens the appetite, so it can also be used in this way. Also, it calms intestinal spasms.
Purifying.- It has been recently seen that Devil's Claw also has a purifying effect on our body and that it can help reduce cholesterol levels. Thus, devil's claw is used in people of a certain age to achieve a full effect.
Precautions
Given its properties, Devil's Claw is not recommended for pregnant women, people with diabetes, children, people with cardiovascular problems such as arrhythmias or hypertension or people suffering from ulcers.
Ingredients:
Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
Cat's claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
Boldo (Peumus boldus)
Noni (Morinda citrifolia)
Grape oil (Vitis vinifera)
Presentation: Bottle with 70ml
How to use: Take 20 drops three times a day
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Keep out of reach of children.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A MEDICINE
Consumption of this product is the responsibility of whoever recommends it and who uses it.
Keep the environment clean. Put the empty container in the trash.
Note: This product does not ship to the USA
