Devil's Claw

Overview

Joint pain

Latin name : Harpagophytum procumbens

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Racine secondaire

Preparation Forms

extrait sec, gelule, teinture mere

Active Compounds

harpagoside, harpagide, procumbide

EFSA Health Claim

Contribue au maintien de la mobilite articulaire

Therapeutic Properties

• Anti-inflammatory
• Analgesic
• Anti-arthritic

Recommended Dosage

960-1920 mg extract (50-100mg harpagosides)/day

Contraindications

• Gastroduodenal ulcer
• Gallstones

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended