Studies showed decreasing pain and improving joint mobility and flexibility of the joints due to its antiinflammatory properties, comparable to those of the cortisone and phenylbutazone ingredient.

The main substances, which are responsible for the high efficiency of the arpogozidi and B-sitosterol.

Devil’s claw is used for “hardening of the arteries" (atherosclerosis), arthritis, gout, muscle pain (myalgia), back pain, tendonitis, chest pain, gastrointestinal (GI) upset or heart burn, fever, and migraineheadache. It is also used for difficulties in childbirth, menstrual problems, allergic reactions, loss of appetite, and kidney and bladderdisease.

Use: Boil half a teaspoon in hot water for a cup of tea.