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DEVIL'S CLAW
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Devil's Claw has proven
to be helpful for digestive
and Rheumatic complaints as
well as many others ... |
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DEVIL'S CLAW |
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Devil's Claw can
help relieve
arthritis pain and
inflammation |
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Devil’s claw is native to
Southern Africa and gets its
name from the woody barbed
fruit that it bears.
It has been used as a tea by
the indigenous peoples for
digestive and rheumatic
complaints. |
Devil’s
claw is used for digestive
disorders because it
stimulates the contraction
of the gallbladder and
pancreas. Bile,
released from the
gallbladder, helps the body
to digest fats.
Pancreatic juices help the
body to digest protein and
regulate blood sugar.
Devil’s claw may be useful
for stabilizing diabetes and
addressing other digestive
concerns.
The
most well know use
for devil's claw is
as an
anti-inflammatory
and analgesic
(pain-relieving)
agent. It has
been shown to
improve joint
mobility and reduce
the pain and
swelling associated
with arthritis.
Devil’s claw is
recommended by
natural health
practitioners for
osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid
arthritis, gout,
muscle injury, joint
injury and other
inflammatory
conditions.
Devil’s claw can be
used as encapsulated
herb, dried herb,
tincture or liquid
extract.
Better quality
supplements are
standardized which
is an assurance that
the product contains
devil’s claw and has
some active
properties. In
order to help with
digestion, bitter
herbs must be
tasted, like when
you take in a
tincture or tea.
Encapsulated herbs
are swallowed, thus
bypassing the taste
buds, and will not
stimulate digestion.
Devil’s claw is
found as a component
of pain relieving
and
anti-inflammatory
formulas.
Devil’s claw
contains substances
that decrease your
blood clotting
ability therefore
those with active
bleeding, or those
who use blood
thinners, aspirin or
NSAIDs should use
caution. For
the same reason,
stop using devil’s
claw 2 weeks prior
to surgery or dental
procedures. Do
not use devil’s claw
during pregnancy and
while nursing.
Devil’s claw may
alter the
effectiveness of
some heart
medications.
Devil’s claw may
irritate the
gastrointestinal
tract, in some
individuals, because
it causes the
release of stomach
acid. |
Devil’s
Claw– QUICK
FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Rhizome. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Osteoarthritis,
rheumatoid
arthritis,
tendonitis,
gout, back
pain,
diabetes. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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100-400mg
daily,
standardized
to 5%
harpagoside.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Glucosamine
sulphate,
MSM, chondroitin sulphate, bromelain. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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products |
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People with
gastrointestinal
disorders or
active
bleeding
should use
caution when
taking
devil’s
claw.
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Do not use
devil’s claw
and heart
medication,
blood
thinners,
aspirin or
NSAIDs at
the same
time.
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Do not use
devil’s claw
during
pregnancy
and while
nursing.
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Stop using
devil’s claw
2 weeks
prior to
surgery or
dental
procedures.
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copyright National Nutrition
2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
this website should not be
considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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