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For other conditions, sufficient studies to determine effective doses are unavailable. In addition, devil’s claw has only been used for up to one year in studies. However, devil’s claw appears to be safe for most people in doses up to 2,610 mg per day ( 29). More high-quality studies are needed, but current research suggests that devil’s claw may be effective at reducing pain associated with osteoarthritis. Schendel, U. Arthritis treatment: Study with Devil Claw extract [in German]. Der Kassenarzt 2001;29/30:2-5. We also have a similar product, Vitabiotics Devils Claw 30 Tablets which contains a slightly higher dose of extract per tablet. Gallstones: Use of devil’s claw may increase the formation of bile and make problems worse for those with gallstones.

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. Ribbat JM and Schakau D. Behandluing chronisch aktivierter Schmerzen am Bewegungsapparat. NaturaMed 2001;16:23-30.These have the same amount of Devil’s Claw root extract as the above product (600 mg), and likewise can be taken by adults twice daily. Baghdikian B, Lanhers MC, Fleurentin J, et al. An analytical study, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of Harpagophytum procumbens and Harpagophytum zeyheri. Planta Med 1997;63:171-6. View abstract. In particular, devil’s claw contains iridoid glycosides, a class of compounds which has demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects ( 2). This review reported five RCTs dating from 1980 into the use of devil’s claw for osteoarthritis of the hip or the knee. Belaiche P. Etude clinique de 630 cas d'artrose traites par le nebulisat aqueux d'Harpagophytum procumbens (Radix). Phytotherapy 1982;1:22-28.

Three studies (two of which were considered to be of high quality) compared devil’s claw with a placebo. Participants who were given devil’s claw had a significant improvement in osteoarthritis-related pain compared to those who were on a placebo. It is not certain whether devil's claw is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. Devil's claw should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.

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Diabetes: Devil’s claw may reduce blood sugar levels and intensify the effects of diabetes medications. Blood thinners: Devil’s claw may enhance the effects of Coumadin (also known as warfarin), which may lead to increased bleeding and bruising. You can find devil’s claw supplements in the form of concentrated extracts and capsules, or ground into a fine powder. It’s also used as an ingredient in various herbal teas. Summary Moussard C, Alber D, Toubin MM, et al. A drug used in traditional medicine, harpagophytum procumbens: no evidence for NSAID-like effect on whole blood eicosanoid production in human. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 1992;46:283-6.. View abstract.

Also, some researchers suggest it may reduce uric acid, though the scientific evidence is limited. In one study, high doses of devil’s claw decreased uric acid levels in mice ( 21, 22).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 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

Schrüffer H. Salus Teufelskralle-Tabletten. Ein Fortschritt in der nichtsteroidalen antirheumatischen Therapie. Die Medizinische Publikation 1980;1:1-8. Unger M, Frank A. Simultaneous determination of the inhibitory potency of herbal extracts on the activity of six major cytochrome P450 enzymes using liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and automated online extraction. Rapid Commun Mass Spectrom 2004;18:2273-81. View abstract.

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Chrubasik S and Eisenberg E. Treatment of rheumatic pain with Kampo medicine in Europe. The Pain Clinic 1999;11:171.