Devils Claw Root, Cut & Sifted

Packaged, 0.5 oz.

evil's claw is native to South Africa, named because of its peculiar appearance. Its claw-like roots are used in medicines after they are chopped and allowed to dry in the sun for at least 3 days. The tribal herbal traditions of South Africa employed devil's claw to relieve pain and stimulate digestion. Devil's claw is one of the bitterest of all herbs, making a very good digestive stimulant. English and Dutch explorers traded for devil claw and sold it in Europe as a popular remedy for arthritis. Devil's claw offers slow but sure relief of joint pain caused by both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and it can also relieve muscle pain and enhance mobility for people with either arthritis or muscle injuries. Scientists donÍt know exactly how devil's claw works, other than that it is not a COX-2 inhibitor like Celebrex or Vioxx, and therefore is not potentially injurious to the heart. Arthritis who take devil's claw usually find that they can taper off other pain remedies. Don't use devil's claw if you take Coumadin (warfarin) or Plavix. Before taking any herb internally, be sure to talk to your doctor! In magic, Devil's claw is traditionally used to protect from negativity, improve health, Exorcism, Love and Lust. This herb is ruled by Saturn.