Devil's claw (Arpagofitòn)
Harpagophytum procumbens
Devil's claw
Arpagofitòn
Harpagophyton
Harpagophytum procumbens
Traditionally used
Osteoarthritis pain (back, knee, hip). Rheumatic conditions. Tendinitis. Appetite stimulant.
Prepared as
Secondary storage tubers
Chemistry
Iridoid glycosides (harpagoside, harpagide, procumbide) — inhibit COX-2 and LOX pathways (anti-inflammatory), analgesic. Comparable to some NSAIDs in mild-moderate osteoarthritis.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Doulè atrikilè (artròz). Reyomatism. Tandinit. Stimile apeti. Arpagofitòn (griffe du diable) disponib nan diaspora ayisyen pou doulè atrikilè ak rematism. Rasin nan ekstè pou doulè do, jenou, ak tandinit.
Français — Douleurs articulaires (arthrose du dos, genoux, hanches). Affections rhumatismales. Tendinites. Stimulant de l'appétit. Le harpagophyton (griffe du diable) est disponible dans la diaspora haïtienne pour les douleurs articulaires et les rhumatismes; racine en extrait pour les douleurs du dos, du genou et les tendinites.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside