HerbDevil's Claw
Moderate evidence supports Devil's Claw for pain relief in osteoarthritis and low back pain; limited evidence for digestive issues and appetite stimulation.
Benefits
- Anti-inflammatory
- analgesic
- antioxidant
- appetite suppressant
- supports joint health
- reduces pain
- and aids mild digestion.
Key compounds
Harpagosideprocumbideharpagide8-para-coumaroyl-harpagideverbascosideflavonoids (kaempferolluteolin)beta-sitosterol
May help with
- Traditionally used in South Africa for rheumatism
- arthritis
- inflammation
- stomach disorders
- liver/kidney issues
- allergies
- headaches
- and minor joint pain.
Best for these goals
Anti-inflammatoryanalgesicantioxidantappetite suppressantsupports joint healthreduces painand aids mild digestion.
How to use it
Herbal tea, liquid extracts, solid forms (capsules/tablets)
Evidence level
Moderate
Cautions & interactions
Contraindicated in gastric/duodenal ulcers, pregnancy/lactation; caution with gallstones, diabetes, hypertension, and in children due to lack of data. | Interactions: Avoid with antiarrhythmic, chronotropic, inotropic medicines; caution with warfarin, antiplatelets, antidiabetic drugs, and CYP450/P-glycoprotein substrates.
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