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Devil's claw is a plant native to South Africa, traditionally used to treat conditions involving pain and inflammation. Clinical studies have shown that it may reduce pain and inflammation, increase mobility, and improve osteoporosis.
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In vitro and in vivo research suggest that the harpagide and harpagoside compounds in devil's claw can help reduce bone loss, especially in postmenopausal women and in inflammation-induced bone loss.
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Devil's claw is also known by its botanical name, Harpagophytum, which means “hook plant” in Greek, due to the appearance of its fruit, which is covered with hooks.
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Devil's claw is native to south Africa, including the Kalahari Desert, where it's been used traditionally for many conditions. Devil's claw contains chemicals that might decrease swelling. Because of this, it is often used to treat conditions that involve both pain and inflammation .
DEVIL'S CLAW - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
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Devil's claw is an herb. The botanical name, Harpagophytum, means “hook plant” in Greek. This plant, which is native to Africa, gets its name from the appearance of its fruit, which is covered with hooks meant to attach onto animals in order to spread the seeds.
Devil's Claw: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dose ... - RxList
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