What is "devil's claw," and can it be used for osteoarthritis?
Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a plant that grows in southern Africa. Small hooks in the plant's fruit give the plant its memorable name. Devil's claw has been used for thousands of years in Africa to treat a whole host of diseases, including fever, malaria, gastrointestinal problems, liver problems, kidney disorders, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. The medicinal ingredient in Devil's Clas is extracted...
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Dr. Grant Cooper answers a reader's question about whether the African plant Devil's Claw is effective at treating osteoarthritis (OA). According to... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Claw foot is a deformity of the toes in which the toe joint nearest the foot is bent upward and the other toe joints are bent downward. The toe looks... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Claw hand is a condition that causes curved or bent fingers. This makes the hand appear like the claw of an animal. See also: Claw foot ... Read more »
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