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Current uses
This herb is indigenous to the Kalahari Desert and is exclusive to Africa. Because of its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, Devil's Claw is used world-wide for osteo-arthritis, fibrositis, rheumatism, small joint disease and lower backache.
Scientific analysis shows that the most important active ingredients in Devil's Claw include monoterpine, harpagoside, glycoside, beta-sitosterol, procumbine and stigmasterol.
News Comment
Dee Atkinson of Napiers Herbalists gives the alternative solution... Acupuncture can also help. In some cases anti-inflammatories such as Devils Claw will ease the problem.
Glasgow Daily Record, UK -Apr 2006
Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)
Devils Claw should not be taken by people who have heart conditions, diabetes, stomach or gallbladder conditions.
It should be avoided by pregnant or breast-feeding women.
Devil's claw is not recommended for use by children.
Devil's claw has caused diarrhea and nausea and is thought to be associated with headaches, ringing in the ears, and taste disturbances.
Research
Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Devil's Claw in treating joint conditions like osteo-arthritis, fibrositis, rheumatism and small joint disease.
It has also been scientifically proven to assist in the treatment of lower backache
In another study in 1981, serum cholestol and uric acid levels were shown to be reduced after treatment with Devil's Claw.
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