Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Devil's Claw
Harpagophytum procumbens
Anti-inflammatory, discutient, lithotriptic, stimulant.
Single product
July 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Devil's Claw, Grapple Plant.
Parts Used:
Roots.
Historical Uses:
Devil's Claw has been used by native Africans as a folk remedy for diseases ranging from liver, gall bladder and kidney disorders and stones to allergies, gall bladder inflammation, urinary ailments, headaches and, most commonly, rheumatisms and inflammatory conditions of joints.
1,2
The anti-inflammatory effects of the plant have been clinically confirmed and the plant has been introduced into herbal medicine as a remedy for the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis.
2
Contraindications:
Avoid Devil's Claw during pregnancy.
Adverse reactions:
None.
Dosage:
40 drops to 1 teaspoon three times per day.
References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989;
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
; Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990.
© 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd
All right reserved
1
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
2
S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill
of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.128
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
