Nutravite Herbals and Supplements

Devils Claw
(Harpagophytum procumbens)
Traditional Uses
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  • Arthritis
  • Rheumatism
  • Stomach and intestinal disorders
  • Aids in liver and gall bladder complaints
Mode of Action
  • Contains harpagosides which possess anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic (helps muscle and joint aches), analgesic (pain-killing), sedative (sleep-inducing) and diuretic (urine producing) properties
Drug Interactions
  • None reported
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Cautions
  • Do not take if suffering from a stomach or duodenal ulcer
  • Avoid during pregnancy
  • Avoid if suffering from gallstones
Recommended Dose
  • 200-400 mg once a day containing 5% harpagosides. (Dose may vary from brand to brand)
References
  • Bisset, 1994; Chevallier, 1996; Hoffman, 1990; Lust, 1974; Newall, 1996; Smith & Boon, 1997; Tyler, 1993




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