Devil's Claw
capsule
Extracts of
Devils claw roots are widely used in Europe for rheumatic pain. Two of the active
principles of Devils claw are harpagoside and harpagide. The mechanism of action of
Devils claw is still unclear and disputed, however one study has found a correlation
between serum harpagoside levels and the inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis. The
plants common name is attributed to its peculiar clawlike seedpods which are covered
with small hooklike protuberances. You can buy
Devils-Claw
here.
Nature's Way Devil's Claw
Nature's Way Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum
procumbens) has a large claw-like fruit and is also called Grapple Plant.
The root or "tuber" is considered medicinal and is preferred by herbalists
because of its high concentration of the beneficial component harpagoside.
Recommendation: Take two devils claw capsules twice daily with water at
mealtimes.
Devils Claw Supplement Facts
Serving Size 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container 45
Amount
Per Serving
Devil's claw,
700 mg dried extract (root)
Devil's claw (root) 260 mg
Standardized to: 1.5% Harpagoside
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
MSM nutrient
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
supplement
Devil's Claw benefits
Devils claw may be helpful for those who have chronic low back pain.
Devils 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 Research Update