Devil's Claw
tablet
Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens), is a plant drug widely used in South
African traditional medicine, specially by Bushmen, Hottentots and Bantu. Extracts of
Devil’s claw roots are widely used in Europe for rheumatic pain. Two of the active
principles of Devil’s claw are harpagoside and harpagide. The mechanism of action of
Devil’s claw is still unclear and disputed, however one study has found a correlation
between serum harpagoside levels and the inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis. The
plant’s common name is attributed to its peculiar clawlike seedpods which are covered
with small hooklike protuberances. You can buy
Devils-Claw
here.
Other herbs helpful for joint aches
Glucosamine sulfate (from shellfish) -
Glucosamine Sulfate is a popular
ingredient in many joint health products
Chondroitin sulfate
- the nutrient
Chondroitin-Sulfate is a popular ingredient in many joint health products
CMO complex also known as
cetyl myristoleate. You can find
CMO here.
Boswellia is used in Ayurvedic medicine
Curcumin is an
extract from the plant turmeric
Cat's claw extract
comes from the Amazon jungle
Grape-Seed extract
Devil's Claw health benefits
Devil’s claw may be helpful for those who have chronic low back pain.
Devil’s claw may reduce the need for analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
therapy in those with knee or hip osteoarthritis.
In rats, the dried crude methanolic extract of Harpagophytum procumbens secondary roots
caused a significant dose-dependent reduction of arterial blood pressure, and had
anti-arrhythmic effect.
Devil's Claw
side effects
Mild and infrequent gastrointestinal symptoms have been reported, but more side
effects may be discovered with time.
Devil's Claw
dose
The usual dose is 400 to 500 mg of the dried extract three times a day.
Another option is the use of 20-50 mg harpagoside.