Devil's Claw Gel 98% Extra Strong, 500 ml, Made in Italy for Massage to Joints and Muscles, Natural Formula and Dermatologically Tested on Sensitive Skin - Dulàc Pharma

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A study published in the journal Phytomedicine in 2002 found that patients with hip or knee arthritis taking a supplement containing devil’s claw over eight weeks saw a 54% and 39% improvement respectively in their pain levels. 11 Summary Most commonly devil’s claw is used for pain relief relating to muscles and joints. What’s the history of devil’s claw? When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if devil's claw is safe or what the side effects might be. Pregnancy: Devil's claw is possibly unsafe when used during pregnancy. It might harm the developing fetus. Avoid use.

Eichler, O. and Koch, C. [Antiphlogistic, analgesic and spasmolytic effect of harpagoside, a glycoside from the root of Harpagophytum procumbens DC]. Arzneimittelforschung. 1970;20:107-109. View abstract. Brien, S., Lewith, G. T., and McGregor, G. Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) as a treatment for osteoarthritis: a review of efficacy and safety. J Altern Complement Med 2006;12(10):981-993. View abstract.

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Clarkson, C., Campbell, W. E., and Smith, P. In vitro antiplasmodial activity of abietane and totarane diterpenes isolated from Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw). Planta Med 2003;69:720-724. View abstract. Vu N, Nguyen TTT, Parmenter BH, Thouas GA. Safety, efficacy and tolerability of a combination micronutrient and polyherbal preparation (GoutFighter TM) for gout: a single-arm open-label pilot study. J Complement Integr Med 2020;18(1):113-21. View abstract.

Chrubasik S and Eisenberg E. Treatment of rheumatic pain with Kampo medicine in Europe. The Pain Clinic 1999;11:171. Baghdikian, B., Guiraud-Dauriac, H., Ollivier, E., N'Guyen, A., Dumenil, G., and Balansard, G. Formation of nitrogen-containing metabolites from the main iridoids of Harpagophytum procumbens and H. zeyheri by human intestinal bacteria. Planta Med 1999;65:164-166. View abstract. You can find devil’s claw in teas, tablets and capsules. It’s also available in beauty products such as herbal bath soaks, gels and massage oils. Devil’s claw plant Low levels of sodium in the body: Devil's claw might decrease levels of sodium in the body. This might worsen symptoms in people who already have low levels of sodium.

Erdos, A., Fontaine, R., Friehe, H., Durand, R., and Poppinghaus, T. [Contribution to the pharmacology and toxicology of different extracts as well as the harpagosid from Harpagophytum procumbens DC]. Planta Med 1978;34(1):97-108. View abstract. Brendler T. Review of devil's claw ( Harpagophytum spp.). Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2021;14(8):726. doi: 10.3390%2Fph14080726 Belaiche P. Etude clinique de 630 cas d'artrose traites par le nebulisat aqueux d'Harpagophytum procumbens (Radix). Phytotherapy 1982;1:22-28. Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if devil's claw is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. Chrubasik, S. [Devil's claw extract as an example of the effectiveness of herbal analgesics]. Orthopade 2004;33:804-808. View abstract.