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Devil's Claw

Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a plant from southern Africa whose tuberous secondary roots are used as a herbal medicine.

Also listed as Grapple Plant, Duiwelsklou, Wood Spider, Harpagophytum Procumbens

Bone & JointGut HealthLongevity

Does it ease joint pain?

EMA found encouraging short-term pain results, but inconsistent study designs and frequent lack of control groups prevented firm conclusions. Its traditional-use recognition does not establish efficacy through strong clinical trials. 1

Joint ComfortToo little evidence

Clinical signals remain uncertain. 1

Effects by health goal

Open an effect to see the studies behind its rating. Bars show the size of the effect; the letter grades the evidence.

Bone & Joint1 effect

Joint ComfortBone & JointModerateBNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Gut Health1 effect

Gut healthSmallCNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · low confidenceEvidence record

Longevity1 effect

Oxidative stressLongevitySmallCNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · low confidenceEvidence record

Other effects1 effect

InflammationSmallCNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

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