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Devil’s Claw
Important safety information: Adults only for medicinal use. Can cause diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache, vertigo or allergy. Review with ulcers, gallstones, diabetes, heart-rhythm conditions, anticoagulants or other medicines; avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Herbal actions
- Anti-inflammatory activity in extracts
- digestive bitter
- analgesic traditionally
Traditional and practitioner uses
These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.
- Traditional relief of minor joint pain
- Traditional relief of mild bloating and flatulence
- Temporary loss of appetite
Main constituents
Iridoid glycosides including harpagoside, phenylpropanoids and sugars
Preparation overview
Tea: Infusion or decoction. EMA conclusions are based on specified root preparations and traditional use, not a universal household dose.
Liquid extract reference: 1:5; product strength varies
Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.
Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.