Product Description
DEVIL'S CLAW ROOT - For more detailed information, click on the link...
Harpagophytum procumbens -Certified organic, grain alcohol 60%, spring water. Strength 1:5.
Devil's claw root is best known for its anti-inflammatory properties - shown to relieve both muscle and joint pain (rheumatoid & osteoarthritis); German E Commission monograph states "loss of appetite, dypspepsia, supportive therapy of degenerative disorders of the locomotor system."*
Summary: Devil's claw has been traditionally used to offer slow but sure relief of joint pain caused by both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and it has also been shown to relieve muscle pain and enhance mobility for people with either arthritis or muscle injuries. An abstract published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2006 states: "Pharmaceutical evaluations have proven the effectiveness of this herbal drug as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic agent."
Precautions: Don't use devil's claw if you take Coumadin (warfarin) or Plavix. Tell your surgeon you have been taking devil's claw before you have surgery. Safety during pregnancy has not been established. Not recommended for those who suffer from stomach inflammation, ulcers, or digestive disorders.
Suggested Use: Shake well. Twelve years and older, add 1-4 ml (15-60 drops) to a small amount of water and drink. Use 3-4 times daily as needed. To evaporate alcohol before drinking, add to a cup of heated water (no microwave!) and allow to sit for ten minutes before drinking. If an herb is appropriate for children, herb doses for children under 12 are typically 1/2 the adult dose; adjust by weight accordingly or check with a qualified practitioner.
*This statement not evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
