The origins of devil's claw, a very active plant

Devil's claw is a plant that grows naturally in the south of the African continent. It can be found in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. Devil's claw has also been cultivated for a long time in Madagascar, among other places. It is a plant from the same family as sesame, a species well-known in the West. It has a very particular shape, which characterizes it, at the level of its roots. These resemble claws, and this has earned it many varied nicknames, directly related to its appearance.

Many nicknames for Devil's Claw

Harpagophytum is also called devil's claw or Windhoek root., in reference to this shape that it describes at ground level. This secondary root is the one used when making food supplements. It is a particularly large tuber, often weighing more than a kilogram. These bulbs are therefore quite imposing. Devil's claw has been used for a very long time, particularly within certain African civilizations. Its virtues have been recognized for centuries on this continent, and these were entrusted to Westerners by Africans.

A plant full of active ingredients

Among the various active ingredients found in harpagophytum, we can, for example, cite: glucosides, THE phytosterols, THE flavonoids, but also a compound of its own, theharpagoside. The beliefs and habits associated with this plant make it an effective remedy

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Take 2 to 3 capsules per day during meals, with a large glass of water, as part of a healthy and balanced diet. Follow the recommended doses.

Ingredients per capsule:

• Harpagophytum root powder*: 330 mg
• Tunic (gelatin + glycerin): 75 mg