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What is "devil's claw," and can it be used for osteoarthritis?

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Cited studies and further recommended reading

Brien S. Lewith GT. McGregor G. Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) as a treatment for osteoarthritis: a review of efficacy and safety. Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine. 12(10):981-93, 2006 Dec.

 

Chrubasik S. Pollak S. Black A. Effectiveness of devil's claw for osteoarthritis Rheumatology. 41(11):1332-3; 1333, 2002 Nov.

 

Gregory PJ. Sperry M. Wilson AF. Dietary supplements for osteoarthritis. American Family Physician. 77(2):177-84, 2008 Jan 15.

 

Laudahn D. Walper A. Efficacy and tolerance of Harpagophytum extract LI 174 in patients with chronic non-radicular back pain. Phytotherapy Research. 15(7):621-4, 2001 Nov.

 

Wegener T. Lupke NP. Treatment of patients with arthrosis of hip or knee with an aqueous extract of devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens DC.). Phytotherapy Research. 17(10):1165-72, 2003 Dec.

 

 

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The breakdown of cartilage in the knee can lead to bony protrusions called spurs and considerable joint pain.

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