Bergland Devil's Claw Cream 200 ml

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The exact origin of devil’s claw is unknown, although it is native to southern Africa and found originally in Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia, Madagascar and Zimbabwe. It was first used medicinally in Europe in 1953 to treat arthritis, liver problems, kidney and bladder issues, appetite problems and seasonal allergies. Ernst, E. and Chrubasik, S. Phyto-anti-inflammatories. A systematic review of randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trials. Rheum.Dis Clin North Am 2000;26(1):13-27, vii. View abstract.

Costa De Pasquale R, Busa G, et al. A drug used in traditional medicine: Harpagophytum procumbens DC. III. Effects on hyperkinetic ventricular arrhythmias by reperfusion. J Ethnopharmacol 1985;13:193-9 . View abstract. To discuss what it does, it’s important to understand what devil’s claw is. The term “devil’s claw” or “devil’s claw root” refers to Harpogophytum procumbens , a plant found in the Kalahari savanna of southern Africa, Madagascar and the Namibian steppes. Devil’s claw, however, has been shown to contain iridoid glycosides and these are known to provide anti-inflammatory effects. For this reason, it could be that devil’s claw could help prevent inflammation-related diseases such as heart disease, arthritis and others. Where can I get devil’s claw? Carvalho RR, Donadel CD, Cortez AF, Valviesse VR, Vianna PF, Correa BB. J Bras Nefrol. 2017 Mar;39(1):79-81. View abstract.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. Devil’s claw is one of the most frequently used home remedies for arthritis. But that’s not the only way devil’s claw benefits the body. ( 1 ) Like turmeric, devil’s claw serves as a natural anti-inflammatory. Like the South American root, cat’s claw , devil’s claw is used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis and digestive problems. Conrozier T, Mathieu P, Bonjean M, et al. A complex of three natural anti-inflammatory agents provides relief of osteoarthritis pain. Altern Ther Health Med. 2014;20 Suppl 1:32-7.View abstract. Spelman, K., Burns, J., Nichols, D., Winters, N., Ottersberg, S., and Tenborg, M. Modulation of cytokine expression by traditional medicines: a review of herbal immunomodulators. Altern.Med.Rev. 2006;11(2):128-150. View abstract.

Gout is another common form of arthritis, characterized by painful swelling and redness in the joints, usually in the toes, ankles and knees ( 19). The root of the Devil Claw herb tends to be dried out, powdered, and used in remedies. One of this root’s most potent active ingredients is Iridoid Glycosides - a group of compounds thought to be responsible for its beneficial effects. Another underdeveloped area of study on devil’s claw benefits is the way it might help treat a group of kidney diseases known as glomerular diseases . These illnesses are inflammation-related and refer to diseases that injure the kidney’s tiny filters that clean the blood. Vu N, Nguyen TTT, Parmenter BH, Thouas GA. Safety, efficacy and tolerability of a combination micronutrient and polyherbal preparation (GoutFighter TM) for gout: a single-arm open-label pilot study. J Complement Integr Med 2020;18(1):113-21. View abstract.

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Lecomte A and Costa JP. Harpagophytum dans l'arthrose: Etude en double insu contre placebo. Le Magazine 1992;15:27-30.

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. Devil’s claw is often available as an ingredient within a product aimed at reducing muscle pain or arthritis-related symptoms. Some brands also provide devil’s claw on its own, 600mg of devil’s claw extract. You can find it in healthfood stores or online. How long does devil’s claw take to work? There don’t seem to be any negative side effects of taking devil’s claw. There have been some reports of mild gastrointestinal issues, however. Are there any contraindications when taking devil’s claw? Versus Arthritis, the UK’s leading arthritis research charity, says ‘evidence suggests that devil’s claw may be as effective as conventional medicines for osteoarthritis. 10For example, one clinical study involving 122 people with osteoarthritis of the knee and hip suggested that 2,610 mg of devil’s claw daily may be as effective at reducing osteoarthritis pain as diacerein, a medication commonly used to treat this condition ( 17).