Harpagophytum procumbens

Aka: grapple plant, wood spider  

1oz

Indigenous to: Southern Africa

Grown in: India

Common uses:  Reduce pain and fever, and to stimulate digestion. Used to treat arthritis.

Prepared: Herbal tea blend

Precautions: Don't use devil's claw if you take Coumadin (warfarin) or Plavix. Tell your surgeon you have been taking devil's claw before you have surgery. Safety during pregnancy has not been established. Not recommended for those who suffer from stomach inflammation, ulcers, or digestive disorders.

Please contact your doctor prior to starting and herbal treatment regime, especially if you are sick, pregnant or lactating.  Parents should read about herb dosages and contraidications carefully before giving to children. This information is for educational purposes only and has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.