Devil's Claw is an anti-inflammatory and painkilling agent that has demonstrated very positive results when tested for relief of lower back pain. The harpagide content in Devil's Claw has exhibited anti-inflammatory activity and has been thought to bring relief to sufferers of arthritis, rheumatism, carpal tunnel syndrome, gout and tendonitis. The herb has also demonstrated significant improvement in people who had the most severe, radiating pain with numbness in the extremities.

Like all bitters, Devil's Claw has been used for many years as an aid to good digestion and improving the appetite. The glycosides stimulate the stomach production of acid, thus promoting digestion. It is also thought to help relieve digestive complaints involving the gallbladder, pancreas, and liver.

Devil's Claw is said to be mildly diuretic and may ease bloating and puffiness, and it has also been used to reduce fevers. By promoting increased urine flow, it helps to relieve excess water retention and may also help flush the kidneys of impurities that cause toxic buildup in the blood.

For topical use, Devil's Claw was applied to treat ulcers, sores, and boils, as well as for relief of arthritic and rheumatic joints.

Devil's Claw is thought to reduce blood pressure, because it relaxes arterial tension, and may be beneficial in cases of arteriosclerosis.

Contraindications: Pregnant or nursing women and those with duodenal or gastric ulcers should avoid Devil's Claw. Since Devil's Claw may slow the pulse, it should not be used by people with congestive heart disease.

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