Devil's Claw
Overview
Devil’s Claw is a flat growing desert perennial plant native to Africa, especially South Africa.
Botanical Name
Harpagophytum procumbens
Devil’s Claw is from the Sesame (Pedaliaceae) family.
Part Used
Root/Rhizome
Health Benefits of Devil's Claw
Cardiovascular System
Devil’s Claw may lower arterial Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients. [1]
Devil’s Claw may decrease the Heartbeat rate in Tachycardia patients. [2]
Devil’s Claw may help to prevent Ventricular Fibrillation (due to the Harpagoside content of Devil’s Claw). [3]
Digestive System
Devil's Claw may alleviate ailments of the Gallbladder.
Devil's Claw enhances the function of the Liver (according to anecdotal reports).
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