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Devil's
Claw
Discovering Herbs
The
'Devil' of the Kalahari
Gerda Sorensen
Also known as:
Harpagophytum
Uses:
• Anti-inflammatory
• Arthritis
• Rheumatism
• Sports injuries
• Fibromyalgia
• Tendonitis
Description:
This plant is native to the Southern parts of Africa. It is the tubers (or
the storage roots) of the plant, measuring approximately 20cm in length, which
are used medicinally.
Devil’s Claw is a traditional remedy for general joint pains.
How it works:
Devil’s Claw contains a group of components known as iridoids which
possess anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic and pain killing properties. The
anti-inflammatory action has been shown to be equivalent to that of steroids,
but the plant itself does not seem to contain steroids, which may be why it
does not have the side effects associated with steroid use.
Additional advice:
No restrictions on use are known.
