Harpogophytum procumbens
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Harpogophytum procumbensbelongs to Araliaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are Devils Claw, Grapple Plant, Prickly Porcupine Ginseng, wood spider plant.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Harpogophytum procumbens are Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory.
Indications
The Indications of Harpogophytum procumbens are Indigestion, Rheumatic Arthritis, Inflammation, Heart Burning.
The Indications of Tuber of Harpogophytum procumbens are Degenerative Disorders, Indigestion, Arthritis, Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia.
The Contra Indications of Harpogophytum procumbens are Gastric Ulcer, Duodenal Ulcer.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Harpogophytum procumbens.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Harpogophytum procumbens.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Harpogophytum procumbens.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 1.000ml/day - 2.000ml/day | In the form of tincture. |
| Herb (Powder) | 1.500g/day - 2.000g/day | For use as a digestive stimulant, the dose is of the powdered secondary tuber. |
| Tuber | 4.500g/day - 10.000g/day | Many People use this dose for the treatment of Arthritis. But recent studies do not support devil's claw as a treatment for arthritis. (It has been widely used in Europe as a treatment for arthritis.) |
Herb's Description
Harpogophytum procumbens. From the flowers grow woody, sharply curved, sticky, barbed fruits, which give Devil’s Claw its name. The plant spreads about 18" and has tubular pinkish white flowers which may have purple or yellow spots. The leaves are large and heart-shaped. Although the name comes from the fruit, the part of the plant used for its medicinal value is the tuber.
Harpogophytum procumbens's Fruit. Devil's claw fruits are woody, sharply curved, sticky, barbed, which give Devil’s Claw its name,
Harpogophytum procumbens's Tuber. Devil's Claw tubers grow off its tap root and are shaped like elongated sweet potatoes.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of South Africa. It occurs in Europe.. Especially it is native to the Kalahari desert, Namibia, and the island of Madagascar (S.Africa's places) . The name devil's claw is derived from the herb's unusual fruits, which seem to be covered with numerous small hooks.
Odor: The odor of Harpogophytum procumbens is Odourless
Taste: Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Harpogophytum procumbens's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Harpogophytum procumbens's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Harpogophytum procumbens's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Pregnant women should avoid Devil's claw because it stimulates uterine muscle contraction. Before taking any herbal product, you are advised to consult with a trained health care professional. It promotes stomach acid so individuals with gastric or duodenal ulcers should not use the herb.
Toxicity
Harpogophytum procumbens:
Constituent: Iridoid glycoside
Iridoid glycosides found in devil's claw which stimulates the stomach to increase the production of acid, thereby, anyone with gastric or duodenal ulcers should not use the herb.