Other Names: Devils Claw, Devil's Claw Root, Garra del Diablo, Grapple Plant, Griffe du Diable, Harpagophyti Radix, Harpagophytum, Harpagophytum procumbens, Harpagophytum zeyheri, Racine de Griffe du Diable, Racine de Windhoek, Teufelskrallenwurzel, Uncaria procumbens, Wood Spider.
Devil’s claw is an herb. The botanical name, Harpagophytum, means “hook plant” in Greek. This plant, which is native to Africa, gets its name from the appearance of its fruit, which is covered with hooks meant to attach onto animals in order to spread the seeds. The roots and tubers of the plant are used to make medicine.
==Special Precautions of Devil's claw==
*Peptic ulcer disease (PUD): Since devil’s claw might increase the production of stomach acids, it might harm people with stomach ulcers. Avoid using devil’s claw.
*Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 2C19 (CYP2C19) substrates)
*Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Devil's claw might decrease how quickly the liver breaks down some medications. Taking devil's claw along with some medications that are broken down by the liver can increase the effects and side effects of some medications. Before taking devil's claw talk to your healthcare provider if you take any medications that are changed by the liver.
*Some medications that are changed by the liver include omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), and pantoprazole (Protonix); diazepam (Valium); carisoprodol (Soma); nelfinavir (Viracept); and others.
*Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 2C9 (CYP2C9) substrates)
*Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Devil's claw might decrease how quickly the liver breaks down some medications. Taking devil's claw along with some medications that are broken down by the liver can increase the effects and side effects of some medications. Before taking devil's claw talk to your healthcare provider if you take any medications that are changed by the liver.
*Some medications that are changed by the liver include diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), ibuprofen (Motrin), meloxicam (Mobic), and piroxicam (Feldene); celecoxib (Celebrex); amitriptyline (Elavil); warfarin (Coumadin); glipizide (Glucotrol); losartan (Cozaar); and others.
*Medications changed by the liver (Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) substrates)
*Some medications are changed and broken down by the liver. Devil's claw might decrease how quickly the liver breaks down some medications. Taking devil's claw along with some medications that are broken down by the liver can increase the effects and side effects of some medications. Before taking devil's claw, talk to your healthcare provider if you are taking any medications that are changed by the liver.
*Some medications changed by the liver include lovastatin (Mevacor), ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), fexofenadine (Allegra), triazolam (Halcion), and many others.
*Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. Devil's claw might increase the effects of warfarin (Coumadin) and increase the chances of bruising and bleeding. Be sure to have your blood checked regularly. The dose of your warfarin (Coumadin) might need to be changed.
*Migraine headache.
*Skin injuries and conditions.
==Main Combinations==*Back pain : **[[Bamboo]] + [[Harpagophytum]] + [[Krill Oil]]**[[Harpagophytum]] + [[Willow bark]] + [[Turmeric]]*Osteoarthritis: [[Turmeric]] + [[Harpagophytum]] + [[Horsetail]]*Joint pains : [[Turmeric]] + [[Harpagophytum]] + [[Krill Oil]] + [[Blackcurrant]]*Joint pain, muscle pain, stiff neck and sciatica: [[Harpagophytum]] + [[Blackcurrant]] + [[Turmeric]]*Rheumatism : **[[Turmeric]] + [[Harpagophytum]] or [[Blackcurrant]] + [[Horsetail]]**[[Harpagophytum]] + [[Lithothamnium calcareum]] + [[Willow bark]] + [[Turmeric]]*Osteoarthritis, Tendonitis: [[Harpagophytum]] + [[Horsetail]] + [[Turmeric]]*Sprains, strains: [[Harpagophytum]] + [[Pineapple]] + [[Cherry Stems]] for edema* Sprain, Strains (with Edema) : [[Cherry Stems]] + [[Harpagophytum]] + [[Pineapple]] + [[Birch]]
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