Devil’s Claw Harpagophytum procumbens, also called Grapple plant, wood spider — member of the same plant family as sesame. The name Devil’s claw root comes from the fact that the fruit of these herbs have an unusual, hooked or horned shape.
Devil’s Claw Benefits
Devil’s Claw Herb relieves pain and reduces inflammation, and acts as a natural diuretic, sedative, and digestive stimulant. Great for back pain, arthritis, rheumatism, bursitis and tendonitis, diabetes (Helps to lower blood sugar), allergies, liver, gallbladder and kidney disorders, arteriosclerosis, lumbago, gout, fever, stomach ache, and menopausal symptoms. Devil’s claw should not be used during pregnancy — Do not take if you have gastric or duodenal ulcers.
Herb “Devil’s Claw” from Africa has traditionally used for most types of arthritis. it is now one of the most scientifically validated herbal medicines for rheumatic and arthritic disorders. Parts used of Devil’s Claw is the secondary root or tuber. The tubers contain a group of chemicals called iridoids that have anti-inflammatory activity. Scientific studies have confirmed Devil’s Claw reduces pain and inflammation. The root of this african plant has become very popular in Europe for pain relief. Clinical studies have shown patients with arthritis improved when taking one 500 milligram tablet of Devil’s Claw three times a day. The typical dosage is 400-500 milligram capsules per day, or 30 drops of Devil’s Claw tincture 3 times a day. Devil’s claw extracts are beneficial in relieving arthritic pain in the knee, hip and back. This herb is often used with Willow bark (Salix alba)
Devil’s Claw Fibromyalgia
The analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of Devil’s Claw make it a well known favorite for those suffering with fibromyalgia. It also boosts digestion, helping your body absorb nutrients better. Dosage is 200 to 800 milligrams per day of a Devil’s Root Extract containing 1.5 percent harpagoside content. Do not use during pregnancy or nursing, or if you have gastric or duodenal ulcers. If you have heart disease the herb under a doctor’s supervision.
Devil’s Claw For Gout
Because improper digestion of protein pays a role in gout, causing the uric acid buildup that leads to those shard like crystals, this is a remedy tailor made for people with gout. Dosage for gout is 600 to 800 milligrams per day of product standardized to 1.5 percent harpagoside. Do not use during pregnancy or nursing, or if you have gastric or duodenal ulcers. If you have heart disease use only under a doctor’s supervision.
This high quality herb comes in both cut and sifted as well as powder forms. The cut and sifted form is a uniform size that is a bit larger than the finest form, which is powder.
Devil’s Claw Tea
The herb is taken internally as a tea or in capsule form. When taken for pain relief, devil’s claw must be taken regularly for up to one month before results are seen. Devil’s Claw ointment can be applied to the skin to treat wounds or scars.
To prepare Devil’s Claw tea pour 1.25 cups boiling water over 1 tsp of the herb. The mixture is steeped for eight hours and then strained. Drinking 3 cups of warm tea a day is the recommended dose.
For most conditions, the average daily dosage is 1 tsp of devil’s claw herb. However, the amount is reduced to 1/3 tsp when devil’s claw is taken for appetite loss.
The herb Devil’s Claw Tincture is preserved with alcohol. The tincture steeps for two weeks and is shaken daily. It is then strained and bottled. When devil’s claw tincture is used as a remedy, the dosage is 1 tsp taken three times per day for a specified period.
Tea and tincture should be consumed 30 minutes before eating. This allows for better absorption of the herb.
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