Devil’s Claw

Devil’s Claw is native to South Africa, and is has been used by indigenous tribes in South Africa as a healing herb for thousands of years to treat inflammation of the joints and muscles.

It is a trailing perennial, native to the desert landscapes of South Africa.

There are only two species of Harpagophytum:H procumbens and H. zeyheri. The active key compound found in Devil’s Claw is harpagoside, a glycoside that inhibits chemicals that are involved in generating inflammation.

Research studies have also confirmed that the root of Devil’s Claw can be used as a treatment for relieving the pain and inflammation of degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis.

Devil’s Claw is available as a powder, which can be used as an ingredient in herbal tea.

Therapeutic Uses include: Migraine, Osteoarthritis, back pain, and fibromyalgia.

CAUTIONS: Do not take Devil’s Claw if using anti-coagulant coumadin, anti-depressants, proton pump inhibitors (heartburn Medication), or while pregnant.