Devil's Claw Gel 98% Extra Strong, 500 ml, Made in Italy for Massage to Joints and Muscles, Natural Formula and Dermatologically Tested on Sensitive Skin - Dulàc Pharma

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Belaiche P. Etude clinique de 630 cas d'artrose traites par le nebulisat aqueux d'Harpagophytum procumbens (Radix). Phytotherapy 1982;1:22-28. Bhattacharya A and Bhattacharya SK. Anti-oxidative activity of Harpagophytum procumbens. Br J Phytother 1998;72:68-71.

Do not take devil's claw without medical advice if you are using a medication to treat any of the following conditions: Keep in mind that certain conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney stones and stomach ulcers, may increase your risk of adverse effects when taking devil’s claw.

Holland & Barrett Devils Claw Gel contains Harpagophytum Procumbens (Devil’s Claw) Root Extract. Devil’s Claw is a herb that owes its name to its hooked fruit. The roots of the plant have been used by people for centuries. Apply a thin layer of gel where required and gently rub in until absorbed. For additional benefits apply after a warm bath and store gel in the fridge. Schrüffer H. Salus Teufelskralle-Tabletten. Ein Fortschritt in der nichtsteroidalen antirheumatischen Therapie. Die Medizinische Publikation 1980;1:1-8.

Eichler, O. and Koch, C. [Antiphlogistic, analgesic and spasmolytic effect of harpagoside, a glycoside from the root of Harpagophytum procumbens DC]. Arzneimittelforschung. 1970;20:107-109. View abstract. Whitehouse LW, Znamirowska M, Paul CJ. Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens): no evidence for anti-inflammatory activity in the treatment of arthritic disease. Can Med Assoc J 1983;129:249-51. View abstract.

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Krieger D, Krieger S, Jansen O, et al. Manganese and chronic hepatic encephalopathy. Lancet 1995;346:270-4. View abstract. Jang MH, Lim S, Han SM, et al. Harpagophytum procumbens suppresses lipopolysaccharide-stimulated expressions of cyclooxygenase-2 and inducible nitric oxide synthase in fibroblast cell line L929. J Pharmacol Sci 2003;93:367-71. View abstract.

One of this root’s most potent active ingredients is iridoid glycosides - a group of compounds thought to be responsible for its beneficial effects. What is devil’s claw used for? Schendel, U. Arthritis treatment: Study with Devil Claw extract [in German]. Der Kassenarzt 2001;29/30:2-5.Low levels of sodium in the body: Devil's claw might decrease levels of sodium in the body. This might worsen symptoms in people who already have low levels of sodium. Chrubasik S, Sporer F, and Wink M. [Content of active substance in tea preparations from Harpagophytum procumbens]. Forsch Komplementarmed 1996;3:116-119.