Devil's Claw is a southern African herb with distinctive hooked seed pods, traditionally used by San and Khoi peoples to treat joint pain and inflammation. Its potent iridoid glycosides, particularly harpagoside, work synergistically to reduce arthritic discomfort and support mobility in aging joints.
root, tuber
decoction, tincture, powder, capsule
1.5–3g dried root daily in divided doses; 0.5–1g extract standardized to harpagoside (5–10%) daily
May affect blood sugar and blood pressure. Avoid in pregnancy.
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