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We've been asked to offer some more this year
ORGANIC - FRESH
Grown without fertilizers or insecticides
DEVILS CLAW
Harpagophytum parviflora
also known as
Grapple Plant, Wood Spider
NATURALLY DRIED IN POD
YOU WILL RECEIVE
WELL OVER 20 SEEDS PER POD!
As you can see from photos good healthy plants
SEE PHOTO PAGES CLICK HERE
1 LOT = ONE POD (20-30 seeds)
PLEASE NOTE:
All the cactus and seeds offered on these pages
are 'HOME GROWN' from plants on my property and NOT wild desert harvested.
DESCRIPTION:
What is
Devil's Claw?
Harpagophytum procumbens
Other Names: Grapple Plant, Wood Spider
Devil's claw is a
plant native to southern Africa. Its name comes from the hooks on the plant's
fruit. The active ingredients in devil's claw are believed to be iridoid
glycosides called harpagosides, which are found in the secondary root.
Why do people
use devil's claw?
Devil's claw has
been used for thousands of years in Africa for fever, rheumatoid arthritis, skin
conditions, and conditions involving the gallbladder, pancreas, stomach and
kidneys.
In the early
1900's, devil's claw was brought to Europe. It is used to improve digestion, as
the bitter taste of devil's claw tea is thought to stimulate digestive juices.
However, the
primary use of devil's claw today is for conditions that cause inflammation and
pain:
Back pain, Neck
pain, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis and Tendinitis
According to a
study in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, sales of devil's claw in Germany were
estimated to be $30 million euros in 2001, accounting for 74% of the
prescriptions for rheumatism.
PLANT IN 2-3 SEEDS PER CLUMP
FRESH AIR DRIED - ORGANIC GROWN
DROUGHT RESISTANT - NATURALLY DRIED IN POD
SHIPPING:
$1.90 USPS First Class Mail with Delivery Confirmation
OTHER COMMENTS:
Mid Spring blooming to early summer
Drought-tolerant - Suitable for Xeriscape
Cultivated by many Southwest tribes, the seed is rich in oil and protein. The black fiber of the fruit or "claw" is used in basketry. Dried seeds can be peeled and eaten, and are sometimes used to polish ollas. The young fruits, when still tender, can be cooked as an okra-like vegetable. Very heat tolerant, the flowers and summer foliage make these attractive landscape plants. Approx. 20-30 seeds per pod.
Presoak or 'nick' seeds for better germination. Plant with summer rains, 1/2 inch deep, and allow 2-4 feet between plants. Plants respond very well to hot, humid conditions of the summer monsoons.
OTHER
INTERESTING INFO....
What research
has been done on devil's claw?
There is some
evidence for the use of devil's claw, however one larger, randomized controlled
trial found only a modest benefit.
A German study
examined the use of devil's claw for slight to moderate back, neck, and shoulder
muscle tension and pain. In the 4-week study, 31 people took 480 mg twice a day
and 32 people took a placebo. The results showed there was a significant
reduction in pain in the people taking devil's claw compared to the placebo
group.
A study published
in the journal Rheumatology compared a devil's claw extract providing 60 mg
harpagosides a day and and 12.5 mg a day of the anti-inflammatory Vioxx (now off
the market) for 6 weeks in 79 patients with an acute exacerbation of low back
pain. Devil's claw was as effective as Vioxx in reducing pain.
A study published
in the journal Joint Bone Spine compared six 435 mg capsules of powdered devil's
claw extract a day (which provides about 60 mg per day of harpagosides) with 100
mg a day of a European osteoarthritis drug called diacerhein in 122 patients
with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip. After four months, devil's claw was as
effective as the diacerhein at relieving pain, improving mobility, and reducing
the need for back-up medication (such as anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs).
Although this sounds great, the results aren't as impressive in light of a
3-year placebo-controlled study found diacerhein was ineffective at reducing
osteoarthritis symptoms.
In a European
Journal of Anaesthesiology 4-week study, 197 people with back pain rated at 5/10
or higher on a pain scale received a standardized daily dose of 50 mg or 100 mg
harpagosides or placebo. Devil's claw seemed to reduce pain more than placebo.
Devil's claw
appears to work in the same way as Cox-2 anti-inflammatory drugs such as
Celebrex and also produce changes in leukotrienes, another group of molecules
involved in inflammation.
Common doses
For inflammation
and pain, devil's claw is usually taken in capsule form. Based on the research,
a daily dose of devil's claw should provide at least 50 mg of harpagosides per
day (the amount of harpagosides in each devil's claw should be indicated on the
bottle).
For indigestion and
appetite loss, a tea is made by steeping 1 teaspoon of chopped or powdered dry
root in 2 cups of boiling water for at least 20 minutes. It is then strained and
cooled.
Safety
Devil's claw should
not be used by people with gastric or duodenal ulcers. People with gallstones
should consult a doctor before using devil's claw.
People with
diabetes or who are taking medication that affects their blood sugar should only
use devil's claw under the supervision of a qualified health practitioner. In
one study, devil's claw extract resulted in reductions in blood glucose in
fasted normal and diabetic animals.
Devil's claw should
not be used by people who are or may be pregnant, as it is believed to cause
uterine contractions.
Possible drug
interactions
This is a
list of drugs that may interact with devil's claw
INTERACTIONS
Side effects
Devil's claw has
been known to trigger an allergic reaction. Some studies have reported stomach
upset, a sensation of fullness, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), and headache.
In animal studies,
there is a small risk of changes in blood pressure, heart rhythm, and blood
glucose. One study found that it enhanced the action of GABA in the brain and
depressed the central nervous system. It is not known whether these effects may
also occur in humans.
Kalahari Bushmen
uses of Devil's Claw as tonic for all infectious diseases, including 'flu, all
venereal diseases, tuberculosis. And osteoarthritis and myalgia in the elderly,
Fever, Headache and Dysmerrhoea. Powdered and mixed with fat to dress wounds,
sores, burns. Also used for non-insulin-dependent diabetes and mild
hypertension.
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Seeds offered are from cactus shown in photos.
FREE SHIPPING WITH ANY OTHER CACTUS/GEMSTONE PURCHASE FROM WUFSTUFF SITE
THESE SEEDS WERE HAND PICKED FOR THIS YEAR
WANT TO FLASH COLOR UP YOUR PLACE THESE ARE REAL EYE CATCHERS!
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and they're partially right... lol
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I'D RATHER YOU SPEND YOU HARD EARNED $ ON CACTUS THAN POSTAGE
THESE DRIED SEEDS WERE HAND PICKED HERE ON MY PROPERTY IN SW ARIZONA AND NOT
WILD DESERT HARVESTED.
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