What does it help with
- Arthritis, joint and spine pain
- Inflammation muscles
- Back pain
- Anti-inflammatory effects
Active compounds
Iridoid glycosides (harpagoside), phenolic acids.
Harpagoside inhibits prostaglandin and cytokine synthesis — natural anti-inflammatory.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodyear-round
Plant partsdried root
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureCapsulesExtract
Pro tip: Don't use devil's claw with stomach ulcers — bitter compounds irritate the mucosa.
Recipes
1 Tea for arthritis ▾
1 teaspoon dried root boil 15 min in 300 ml water. Drink 2× a day.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Homemade capsules (dried powder) ▾
Dry the herb at 40 °C until completely dried. Grind in a coffee grinder to fine powder. Fill empty capsules (available at pharmacies) — approx. 500 mg per capsule. Store in a dark vessel. Dose: 1–2 capsules 2× a day with water.
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