Harpagophytum procumbens

Latin Name: Harpagophytum procumbens
Common Name: Devils claw
Plant description N/A
Plant origin


 

It is native to South Africa, Namibia and Botswana. It has been wildcrafted and imported
into Europe since 1953.

Plant constituents & properites N/A
Traditional uses

 

Reduces pain
and inflammation, acts as a bitter tonic. Devil's claw has been used in recent
times in South Africa amongst Europeans, Euro-Africans, Hottentots, Bushmen,
and the Bantu for its purgative action, as a bitter for allergic reactions,
migraines, disturbances of digestion and for febrile illnesses.

Externally:
ointment form has been used to treat wounds, ulcurs, cutaneous lesions and
boils.

 

Internally:
ingest pulverised root as well as apply the ointment to the abdomen during labour for
pain alleviation.

 

Brief Summary: digestive disturbances, allergic reactions, febrile illnesses, and to
relieve pain. Is used externally for wounds, boils, ulcurs, and pain relief.

Present uses

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, bitter, analgesic

Contraindication

 

Gastric and duodenal ulcurs; gallstones. It should be used only after consultation with a doctor.

 

Side effects: may cause mild gastrointestinal disturbances in sensitive individuals, especially when high doses are used.

Pharmacy N/A
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