What is Devils Claw?
What is Devil’s Claw? Other Names: Harpagophytum procumbens, Grapple Plant, Wood Spider Devil’s claw is a plant native to southern Africa. Its name comes from the small hooks on the plant’s fruit. The active ingredients in devil’s claw are believed to be iridoid glycosides called harpagosides, which are found in the secondary root. Most of the world’s supply of devil’s claw comes from Namibia, with lesser amounts coming from South Africa and Botswana. Why do people use devil’s claw? Devil’s claw has been used for thousands of years in Africa for fever, rheumatoid arthritis, skin conditions, and conditions involving the gallbladder, pancreas, stomach and kidneys. In the early 1900’s, devil’s claw was brought to Europe. It is used to improve digestion, as the bitter taste of devil’s
