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Traditional Uses & Benefits General Information
Native to southern Africa Devil’s Claw can be mainly found in the northern parts. The plants name comes from the small grappling hooks on the plants’ fruit. For thousands of years, the Khoisan people of the Kalahari Desert have used devil's claw root in remedies, one of them were for the treatment of pain. The active ingredients are iridoid glycosides called harpagosides, also present are phytosterols and flavonoids. The iridoid glycosides, found in Devil's Claw, are substances believed to have strong anti-inflammatory effects and known to relieve pain, improve mobility for those suffering form osteoarthritis or degenerative rheumatism and joint pain. Harpagoside is highly concentrated in Devil’s Claw root and has been shown to have potent pain relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. Ingredients
Devil's Claw Product size
60 vegecap capsules
450mg per capsule
Suitable for vegetarians Recommended Dosages for Adults and Children
Take 1 to 4 capsules with a glass of liquid 1 to 3 times a day with after meals. The recommended dosages given are for Adults Only. The dosage for Children should be calculated in accordance with the child weight with the weight of the average weight of an adult (see example below) 20 kg / 80 kg = ¼ of the adult dose
40 kg / 80 kg = ½ of the adult dose *For extreme cases the highest dosage should be followed
General Warning when using Devils Claw - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
- Safety in pregnancy and lactation has not been established and this product is therefore not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers
- If you have a medical condition or taking any medication, consult a healthcare professional prior to use
- This product does not purport to be a medicine and makes no claims. Always consult a medical practitioner before taking any dietary supplement, and or if any side effects occur.
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