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Devils Claw

Devils Claw derives its' name from the miniature grappling hooks that surround the fruit of this plant. However it is the secondary tubers that contain the active principles that have been used by herbalists. Growing in the Kalahari Desert of southern Africa, in Namibia and the Island of Madagascar the Devils Claw is used for digestive problems and the Discomfort and soreness of rheumatism and arthritis.

Devils Claw Historical Use

The African people found that Devils Claw was useful for a variety of conditions including arthritis as well as stomach and intestinal problems. The herb came to Europe and gained a reputation as a Favorable Effects for arthritis and rheumatism. While famous in Africa and Europe, Devils Claw is relatively unknown in North America. This herb has been recommended for a wide variety of Subjective feelings including headache, menopausal symptoms, and problems of the kidney, liver and bladder.

Devils Claw Remedy For

Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Indigestion
Back Discomfort

Devils Claw contains a bitter principle, which has been found to stimulate the gastric lining of the stomach to increase its secretion of hydrochloric acid and thus stimulate the digestive process. A double blind study found Devils Claw could alleviate back Discomfort while 2 other studies could not confirm this herb's usefulness for arthritic conditions. In Europe a study described Devils Claw as having a cortisone-like action thus reducing soreness and providing the joints with greater flexibility.

Devils Claw Active Constituents

The secondary tubers of Devils Claw contain harpagosides, harpide, and procumbide, glycosides that are said to be the active principles of the herb. Harpagosides have anti-inflammatory activity and are said to be analgesic and sedating. In a study appearing in Planta Med. (1992) researchers found a dose dependent analgesic effect, this effect was described as definite.

Devils Claw Typical Dosage

The recommended dosage of Devils Claw is 200 to 400 mg a day of a product that has 5% standardized Harpogosides.

Devils Claw Side Effects

Pregnant and lactating women should not take this herb as well as those suffering from gallstones and finally those with stomach or duodenal An eroded sore in the inner lining of digestive tracks. The reason is the bitter principles can stimulate acid secretion in the stomach as well as stimulate the gall bladder's secretion of bile. Devils Claw is described as safe for use for others in the recommended amounts.