1. Devil’s Claw: A traditional South African Root used for gastrointestinal disorders, which has become popular in Western Europe as an herbal replacement for Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory medications (NSAIDs). Although it is often used as an appetite stimulant or liver tonic, no studies have been evaluated in terms of safety during pregnancy, lactation, and childhood.
2. In Humans, Cases and randomized controlled trials report that Devil’s claw effectively
reduces joint pain and low back pain, as well as antidiabetic, appetite stimulant, liver and gall bladder tonic, and vulnerary; dosages in these studies ranged from 410 mg TID to 3 grams TID. One case series of adults suffering from gastrointestinal disorders reported that drinking Devil’s claw tea daily improved diarrhea, constipation, and flatulence.
3. Side effects are rarely reported. They include early morning headache, tinnitus, anorexia and
gastrointestinal upset. Devil’s claw has a very bitter taste and appears to be inactivated bygastric acid, suggesting that enteric coated tablets or capsules would be the preferred route
of administration.
The devils claw sounds pretty cool that it can help all these problems and have such little side effects reporteed.
ReplyDeleteThats really inmteresting i never hurd about that. That awsome if it does actually help those issues.
ReplyDeleteYou taught me something that I did not know. Although the name sounds a bit scarry to me I think that its great that it can be used to take care of gastrointestinal issues. The fact that it is a root sounds good rather than a medication created in a lab where who knows what can be in it.
ReplyDeleteDevil's Claw....hmmmm, interesting...my Dad has cirrhosis of the liver so this is valuable information to know since it acts as a Liver tonic as well of all the other benefits. Thanks for your research Mr. Miller! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! This sounds super interesting. Little side effects.. I wonder why they call it the devils claw? it's great that it helps with joint pain
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this remedy. The name devils claw caught me off guard but it could sure be useful for someone with arthritis.
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