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Devils Claw Nature's Herbal Analgesic


Harpogophytum procumbens

  

 ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Beta sisterols, Iridoid Glycosides (harpogoside, harpagide, procumbine)

 

 

 

RESEARCH

Crude Plant Extracts:

·         German studies have shown that this plant has strong anti-inflammatory properties compared to cortisone and phenylbutazone.

·         It has a healing reputation for arthritis and myalgia.

·         It has pain relieving properties.

·         The active ingredients responsible for this are harpogoside and Beta sitosterol.

·         Experiments show that the whole group of active ingredients works better than isolating just a few.

·         Bitter principles act to stimulate liver, gall bladder and lower blood sugar.

 

WHAT ARE ITS USES FOR PEOPLE:

·         Long term use of Devil’s Claw  for managing arthritis and degenerative conditions.

·         As a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory treatment for conditions like toothache, mild tension headaches, period pains

·         May help with inflammatory allergic conditions like eczema

WHAT ARE ITS USES FOR HORSES:

·         Long term use of Devil’s Claw  for managing arthritis and degenerative conditions.

·         As a pain reliever and anti-inflammatory treatment for acute conditions like stone bruises and laminitis, and injuries.

·         May help with the inflammatory response in some cases of head shaking. Please note:  This condition has many possible triggers and this only temporarily deals with inflammation in the nasal passages.

·         Used in conjunction with yarrow tincture may help with the treatment of tendon and ligament injuries.

CAUTION:

Devil’s Claw stimulates uterine muscles and should not be given to pregnant women or animals and not be used in conjunction with medicines without consulting your medical professional or vet.

 

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Disclaimer: Information in this article is not to be used in place of professional medical advice and expertise. For diagnosis and treatment always see your health professional.

 

 

 

   

 

     
   
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