The healing plant from South West Africa
Africa has many secrets, also in medicine. One of them is the root of the devil's claw (harpagophytum procumbens), the healing properties of which have always been known to the medicine men. It is also known under the name of Harpago and is found in the deserts of South West Africa. It gets its name from its claw-like looks.
Disturbances in our organs of detoxification (liver, gall and kidneys) can be the cause of many problems. Rheumatism, arteriosclerosis and sciatica can often be related to too high a level of uric acids. Nowadays it is known that the active elements of devil's claw have distinct blood-cleansing and diuretic properties and thus improve the secretion of urine and residues. This can also be noticed by the dark colour and strong smell of the urine.
A course of the healing drug devil's claw helps with functional problems and the muscle and joint problems related with these. It also has a beneficient effect in case of blood circulation problems and obesity.
A very effective and original drug, devil's claw is a harmless, easily digestible natural product.
Traditionally applied in case of:
It is recommended that the full course is taken. A full course takes in general 3 to 4 weeks, in special cases 6 to 9 weeks. Can be taken by diabetics.
Do not take it for gastric ulcers, ulcers in the duodenum or kidney problems.