Devil's Claw: Benefits, Side Effects and Dosage - Healthline
WEBAug 27, 2018 · Devil’s claw, scientifically known as Harpagophytum procumbens, is a plant native to South Africa. It owes its ominous name to its fruit, which bears several small, hook-like projections.
Harpagophytum - Wikipedia
WEBHarpagophytum (/ ˌhɑːrpəˈɡɒfɪtəm / HAR-pə-GOF-it-əm), also called grapple plant, wood spider, and most commonly devil's claw, is a genus of plants in the sesame family, native to southern Africa. Plants of the genus owe their common name "devil's claw" to the peculiar appearance of their hooked fruit.
DEVIL'S CLAW - Uses, Side Effects, and More - WebMD
WEBDevil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is an herb. It has been used by mouth for back pain and arthritis, but there is little evidence to support these uses.
Devil’s Claw: 4 Health Benefits and Its Side Effects
WEB5 days ago · Devil's claw (Harpagophytum), an herb native to southern Africa, is reputed to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and anticancer effects. Research also suggests that the herb may help ease back pain and symptoms of degenerative joint disorders such as arthritis.
Devil's claw: Health benefits, side effects, and more
WEBAug 20, 2021 · Its botanical name is Harpagophytum, which means “hook plant” in Greek. People use the roots and tubers of the plant to make medicine for a range of conditions, including osteoarthritis, back ...
Devil's Claw Uses, Benefits & Dosage - Drugs.com
WEBJul 4, 2024 · Scientific Name (s): Harpagophytum procumbens, subsp. procumbens DC. ex Meisn. Common Name (s): Devil's claw, Grapple plant, Grapple vine, Radix Harpagophyti, Wood spider, Xwate. Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.
Herb to Know: Devil’s Claw - Mother Earth Living
WEBJan 12, 2011 · Despite the ominous sound of its common name, Harpagophytum procumbens is an attractive perennial valued for its healing powers. See an image of devil’s claw growing. This member of the sesame seed family can be found in southern Africa, where it grows wild in the savannas.