Devil's claw: properties, BENEFITS and effects of the gel on our body

The devil's claw is a medicinal plant widely used to obtain herbal preparations useful for relieving pain and inflammation. The most famous natural remedy is the devil's claw gel, which we can easily find in herbal medicine.

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The devil's claw is one officinal plant widely used to obtain herbal preparations useful for relieving pain and inflammation. The natural remedy most famous is the devil's claw gel, which we can easily find in herbal medicine or even in pharmacies.





Devil's claw is the common name of Harpagophytum procumbens, a perennial herbaceous plant of the Pedaliaceae family, native to Southern Africa. The devil's claw can be recognized by the purple flowers.

- uses the devil's claw they mainly include treatment with natural remedies for headache, back pain, neck pain, arthritis and tendonitis. The most suitable treatments to be used may vary according to the pathology from which the body is affected and the patient's health condition.

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Devil's claw, properties and benefits

As a natural and herbal remedy the devil's claw has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. In some cases, the use of devil's claw gel as a herbal product and following the advice of an expert can replace the use of other ointments.

In case of fever the remedies based on devil's claw are used as antipyretic. The active ingredients of devil's claw root have very effective anti-inflammatory and antirheumatic properties, comparable to those of some medicines.

The use of devil's claw gel and others natural remedies based on devil's claw it is recommended as an adjunct in case of rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory rheumatism, bruises, tendonitis, back pain, sciatica and more. Let's not forget, for example, a stiff neck and other muscle pains. The dry extract obtained from devil's claw root is useful in case of gout to favor the elimination of uric acid.

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The African populations have known for centuries the properties of the devil's claw, so much so that this natural remedy was used to heal wounds and to soothe joint pain. They were also attributed to the devil's claw digestive and therapeutic properties for gastrointestinal problems.



Devil's claw gel, effects and uses

Devil's claw gel is considered a natural pain reliever effective in all those situations where tendons, back, neck, sciatic nerve and muscles in general are inflamed. In particular, devil's claw ointments and devil's claw gel are indicated in all forms of joint inflammation.

There are devil's claw gels that are able to generate an intense and pleasant sensation of heat that relaxes contracted muscles e loosens the joints stiffened. In general, the devil's claw gel soothes the sensation of pain in case of stress, cold strokes or sudden movements. It is useful for athletes, to warm up the muscles, and for the elderly, to maintain joint functionality.

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Devil's claw: properties, BENEFITS and effects of the gel on our body

The devil's claw gel can be applied several times a day for relieve the sensation of pain, in particular with regard to muscles, stiff neck, muscle and joint pain and all those pains caused by sudden movements or cold shocks.

The devil's claw gel is also recommended in case of osteo-articular pains, while other herbal products based on devil's claw, such as tinctures and dry extracts, are indicated for headaches, diabetes or fibromyalgia.


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Devil's claw: properties, BENEFITS and effects of the gel on our body

Devil's claw, contraindications

Devil's claw remedies for internal use may be contraindicated for those suffering from gastric or duodenal ulcers. Some devil's claw remedies may not be recommended during pregnancy or if you have allergies. Devil's claw gel can cause a temporary redness on delicate skin.


Ask the herbalist and your doctor for more information on the devil's claw regarding contraindications and uses who will be able to advise you in the best way according to your health conditions and the problem to be treated.

Marta Albè

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