My massage therapist has suggested I buy and use devil's claw capsules. what is its primary function.
2006-12-02 07:18:15 · 5 answers · asked by John S 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Devil's claw has been used for numerous conditions in several areas of the world. In South Africa, the root and tuber have been used for centuries as an all-purpose folk remedy. Devil's claw has been used to reduce fever and pain, to treat allergies and headache, and to stimulate digestion. Traditional healers also used devil's claw to treat inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, rheumatism, and lower back pain. Devil's claw has also been used as a remedy for liver and kidney disorders.
Devil's claw is also used for soft tissue conditions with inflammation, like tendinitis and bursitis. The bitter herb is also used as a remedy for loss of appetite and mildly upset stomach.
The herb is currently used for other conditions such as problems with pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause. Devil's claw is also regarded as a remedy for headaches, heartburn, liver and gallbladder problems, allergies, skin disorders, and nicotine poisoning.
European research during the late 1990s indicated that devil's claw relieved arthritis and joint pain conditions. The herb also helped with soft muscle pain such as tendinitis. However, there is no evidence that proves devil's claw is an effective remedy for other conditions such as difficulties during pregnancy and skin disorders.
2006-12-02 07:26:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
The two active ingredients in Devil's Claw are Harpagoside and Beta sitosterol. It is claimed that these possess anti-inflammatory properties. The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia recognises Devil's Claw as having analgesic, sedative and diuretic properties. Most studies involve chronic use rather than acute treatment of pain.
2006-12-02 07:27:22 · answer #2 · answered by Don A. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
devil's claw may be used for a number of things, it doesn't really have a primary function. it is used for things like arthritis, pain relief, joints, stuff like that. it is an a root found in africa, but it's really good, i'd try it
2006-12-02 07:28:05 · answer #3 · answered by meirab 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To reduce fever and pain.
2006-12-02 07:27:00 · answer #4 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inflammation
2006-12-02 08:28:57 · answer #5 · answered by graciegirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋