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Devil's Claw -The Herb for relieving Arthritis PainBy Klaus Ferlow Millions of people are suffering from the pain of joint inflammation. While conventional medicine promotes aspirin and other drugs as a treatment it consistently ignores other safe options such as diet, fasting, supplements and herbs. Given the popularity of Devil's Claw as a herbal remedy, more and more people are using its various forms such as herbal cream, tincture, capsules and tablets. It is a native plant to Southwest Africa and grows in the Kalahari Desert and produces brilliant red/purple flowers with woody barbed fruit. The name comes from the claw-like shape of it?s seed pods. Natives have long used the plant to treat digestive problems. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic properties. It is commonly used to manage many inflammatory joint diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and gout. The Devil's Claw tincture is classified as a bitter tonic useful in management of various gastrointestinal complaints including dyspepsia and digestive upset due to poor gallbladder and/or pancreatic function. It also acts as a powerful detoxifier and liver cleanser. Decoctions of the dried roots (we are using the liquid herbal extract wildcrafted from the roots of Devil's Claw) have long been taken as a tea by the indigenous people of South Africa for a variety of digestive and rheumatic conditions. My own mother suddenly developed arthritis in her fingers at the age of 82. She couldn't straighten them out anymore. Also pain and inflammation in one of her knees. She uses our Devil's claw cream and Devil's Claw tincture with great success which relieves her pain. Now at age 90 she functions normally and can even take her daily walk again! Arthritis is a natural but ultimately incorrect cellular response to certain stresses on the body. No two people have identical patterns or progression of symptoms. To conteract the symptoms a program is needed to steer the body toward a healthy response without causing unwanted side effects. Devil's Claw has no side effects. Other benefits are that it will eliminate swelling and stiffness of inflamed joints and muscles and offer some anti-fungal action. Devil's Claw was discovered in the early seventies by a German scientist, Mr. Mehnert. It was then introduced to Europeans and became so popular that in 1976 it was estimated that 30,000 arthritic patients in the United Kingdom alone were using it successfully. The advantage of herbal creams are that they can be used on the spot where it hurts and/or when skin problems occur. A cream works five times faster (absorbed into the bloodstream within minutes) when compared to internally taken products. If arthritis pain is bothering you, Devil's Claw could be your best friend. In connection with proper diet, exercise, relaxation techniques, nutritional supplements, this herb can be an effective way to keep rheumatic conditions under control the natural way! You can take charge of your own health and well being. Disclaimer: It is not our intention to prescribe or make specific health claims for any of our products. Any attempt to diagnose and treat illness should come under the direction of your health care practitioner. |
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