Devil's claw stimulates stomach acid production, and should be avoided by those with stomach or duodenal ulcers. It should not be taken by people with cardiac arrhythmias or other heart problems.
- SCIENTIFIC NAMES: Harpagophytum procumbens; Harpagophytum zeyheri
- INDICATIONS: Oral: anorexia, arteriosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, GI disorders, fibromyalgia, loss of appetite, headache, fever, high cholesterol, menstrual complaints, liver and gallbladder problems. Topical: rash, ulcers.
- SYNONYM: Pedaliaceae
- CLASS: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory
- HALF-LIFE: 3–6 hours
- CLINICALLY IMPORTANT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS INTERACTIONS WITH:
Anesthetics, Antacids, Antiarrhythmics, Anticoagulants, Aspirin, Beta blockers, Histamine H2-antagonists, Hypoglycemics, NSAIDs, Sympathomimetics, Terfenadine
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