All the beneficial properties of devil's claw, advantages and disadvantages of its use
Devil's Claw ( Harpagophytum procumbens ) is a herbaceous plant of African origin, widely used in traditional medicine for the purpose of alleviating inflammation and pain.
Studies on the devil's claw properties They are mainly based on the benefits on osteoarthritis, also known as arthrosis, and on various recurring pains and inflammations such as neck pain, back pain, rheumatic pain and much more.
Let's see, specifically, what these properties are, when to use products such as , in cream and in tablets and what are the possible contraindications or side effects.
Properties of devil's claw
Devil's claw extracts are attributed anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antirheumatic properties . These particular properties derive especially from the high concentration of , triterpenes, phytosterols and iridoid glycosides (harpagoside, harpagide and procumbide) present in the roots.
Over the years, researchers have conducted numerous , mainly focused on the benefits of devil's claw against osteoarthritis, arthritis
rheumatoid and, in general, the joint pain.
When to use devil's claw products?
Typically, skin products such as devil's claw ointments and oils are used for relieve swelling, stiffness and joint pain, back pain, tendonitis and reduce the discomfort caused by neck pain.
They can also be used to massage areas affected by sciatic nerve inflammation.