A. Vogel Devil's Claw also known as Harpagophytum are used for following conditions:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Arthritis
- Rheumatism
- Sports injuries
- Fibromyalgia
- Tendonitis
Description:
Devil's Claw plant is native to the Southern parts of Africa. It is the tubers (or the storage roots) of the plant, measuring approximately 20cm in length, which are used medicinally. Devil's Claw is a traditional remedy for general joint pains.
How it works:
Devil's Claw contains a group of components known as iridoids which possess anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic and pain killing properties. The anti-inflammatory action has been shown to be equivalent to that of sterioids, but the plant itself does not seem to contain steroids, which may be why it does not have the side effects associated with steroid use.
Addtitional advice:
No restriction on use are known.
Devil’s Claw will normally work very quickly. Most people will start to see improvement after a few days but the longer it is taken the more benefit will be seen
It has been found in studies that digestive enzymes in the stomach can destroy certain active ingredients in Devil’s Claw. In order to preserve these active ingredients the tablets are coated with a special film, which prevents them from being broken down in the stomach. If you cut the tablets you expose the inner ingredients and this will allow them to break down in the stomach, making them less effective. It is advisable not to cut the tablets.
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