Information on Devil's Claw
| Latin Name |
| Harpagophytum procumbens |
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| Other Names |
| Grapple plant |
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| Herb Forms |
| Tincture, capsule, bulk herb, powder. |
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| Dosages |
Tincture: 10-40 drops 4 x daily
Powder: 1 capsule 2-3 x daily |
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| Cautions |
| Contraindicated in gastric and duodenal ulcers. |
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| Botanical Information |
| An herbaceous trailing perennial with red flowers and large fruiting pods. Native to Africa |
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| Description |
Because of its anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity, devil's claw has had some success in the treatment of arthritis, as well as tendinitis and sprains. As a digestive stimulant, devil's claw is also a remedy for poor appetite and dyspepsia. The rhizome is also used for gout, lumbago, sciatica, muscle pain, and chronic itching of the skin.
Devil's Claw has a taste of BITTER and a temperature of COOL. |
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| References |
| Blumenthal, Mark et al. 1998. The Complete Commission E Monographs. Austin: American Botanical Council.
Newall, C. et al.. 1996. Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health-care Professionals. London: The Pharmaceutical Press.
Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.
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Ailments treated by Devil's Claw
| Ailment |
Treatment Support |
Application |
| Tendonitis |
anti-inflammatory, anodyne |
tincture, capsule |
| Appetite, lack of |
digestive stimulant |
tincture, tea, capsules |
| Arthritis |
antiinflammatory |
tincture, capsues |
| Gout |
anti-inflammatory |
capsules, tincture |
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