Info: 100 Capsules
Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a tree native to the southern regions of Africa and gets its name from the sharp hooks which cover its fruit. It's a traditional folk remedy of tribal African people and has also been used by Europeans and Canadians, both as a digestive aid and to help treat joint inflammation. It contains a number of naturally occurring beneficial compounds including phytosterols, flavonoids and phenolic acids.
Ingredients:
Each capsule contains 83 mg of Devil's Claw Root (6:1 Extract) (Root - secondary tubers) (Harpagophytum procumbens) (Equivalent to 500 mg).
Other ingredients: Rice starch, Capsule (Gelatin and water).
Contains no sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Suggested Usage:
As a digestive aid: Adults, take 1 capsule, 3 times daily.
To help treat joint inflammation: Take 3 capsules, 3 times daily. Must be taken for a minimum of 2-3 months for beneficial effects to be demonstrated.
Store bottle in a cool, dry place.
Warnings:
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have gastric or duodenal ulcers. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have heart disease, diabetes, are taking antiarrhythmic medication &/or blood thinners. Discontinue use if you experience prolonged gastrointestinal discomfort. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist after 6 months.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80002807.
Supporting Science:
Langmead L, Dawson C, Hawkins C, et al. "Antioxidant effects of herbal therapies used by patients with inflammatory bowel disease: an in vitro study." Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2002;16(2):197-205.
Grant L, McBean DE, Fyfe L, & Warnock AM. "A review of the biological and potential therapeutic actions of Harpagophytum procumbens." Phytother Res 2007;21(3):199-209.