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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Atrosan ® Devil’s Claw tablets are not contraindicated with any other medication, including painkillers. If you would like the safety information to show your doctor then please get in touch with our Helpline staff, who will send it to you. Do not take devil's claw without medical advice if you are using a medication to treat any of the following conditions: My doctor has said that I can’t take anymore of the painkillers that I’m on at the moment. Can I use Atrosan ® for my arthritis? Baghdikian, B., Guiraud-Dauriac, H., Ollivier, E., N'Guyen, A., Dumenil, G., and Balansard, G. Formation of nitrogen-containing metabolites from the main iridoids of Harpagophytum procumbens and H. zeyheri by human intestinal bacteria. Planta Med 1999;65:164-166. View abstract. The plant is named after its fruit, which is covered in spikes that resemble the talons on a claw (quite a devilish one, apparently!).

Brien, S., Lewith, G. T., and McGregor, G. Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) as a treatment for osteoarthritis: a review of efficacy and safety. J Altern Complement Med 2006;12:981-993. View abstract. Three studies (two of which were considered to be of high quality) compared devil’s claw with a placebo. Participants who were given devil’s claw had a significant improvement in osteoarthritis-related pain compared to those who were on a placebo.Chrubasik, S., Conradt, C., and Roufogalis, B. D. Effectiveness of Harpagophytum extracts and clinical efficacy. Phytother.Res. 2004;18(2):187-189. View abstract. Belaiche P. Etude clinique de 630 cas d'artrose traites par le nebulisat aqueux d'Harpagophytum procumbens (Radix). Phytotherapy 1982;1:22-28. Schrüffer H. Salus Teufelskralle-Tabletten. Ein Fortschritt in der nichtsteroidalen antirheumatischen Therapie. Die Medizinische Publikation 1980;1:1-8. 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?

Most commonly devil’s claw is used for pain relief relating to muscles and joints. What’s the history of devil’s claw? Kundu, J. K., Mossanda, K. S., Na, H. K., and Surh, Y. J. Inhibitory effects of the extracts of Sutherlandia frutescens (L.) R. Br. and Harpagophytum procumbens DC. on phorbol ester-induced COX-2 expression in mouse skin: AP-1 and CREB as potential upstream targets. Cancer Lett. 1-31-2005;218:21-31. View abstract. If there is no relief after three to five days, you can increase the dose to two tablets twice a day.Other uses not proven with research have included rheumatoid arthritis, muscle pain, gout, skin conditions, migraine headaches, high cholesterol, and stomach problems. 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;11:128-150. View abstract. Some but not all studies suggest that iridoid glycosides may also have antioxidant effects. This means the plant may have the ability to ward off cell-damaging effects of unstable molecules called free radicals ( 3, 4, 5).

Stomach acid reducers: Devil’s claw may decrease the effects of stomach acid reducers, such as Pepcid, Prilosec and Prevacid. When taken by mouth: Devil's claw is possibly safe for most adults when taken for up 12 weeks. The most common side effects are diarrhea and indigestion. Devil's claw may also cause allergic skin reactions. Fiebich BL, Heinrich M, Hiller KO, Kammerer N. Inhibition of TNF-alpha synthesis in LPS-stimulated primary human monocytes by Harpagophytum extract SteiHap 69. Phytomedicine 2001;8:28-30.. View abstract. Kikuchi T. New iridoid glucosides from Harpagophytum procumbens. Chem Pharm Bull 1983;31:2296-2301.Diaz-Silveira GL, Deutsch J, Little DP. DNA Barcode Authentication of Devil's Claw Herbal Dietary Supplements. Plants (Basel) 2021;10(10):2005. View abstract. Diaz-Silveira GL, Deutsch J, Little DP. DNA Barcode Authentication of Devil's Claw Herbal Dietary Supplements. Plants (Basel) 2021;10:2005. View abstract. Chrubasik S, Sporer F, and Wink M. [Harpagoside content of different powdered dry extracts from Harpagophytum procumbens]. Forsch Komplmentarmed 1996;3:6-11. Ameye, L. G. and Chee, W. S. Osteoarthritis and nutrition. From nutraceuticals to functional foods: a systematic review of the scientific evidence. Arthritis Res Ther 2006;8:R127. View abstract.