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Devil's Claw root
Harpagophyti radix
Sdafrikanische Teufelskrallenwurzel
Published March 2, 1989; Revised September 1, 1990
Name of Drug
Harpagophyti radix, devil's claw root.
Composition of Drug
Devil's Claw root consists of the dried, secondary tubers of Harpagophytum procumbens (Burchell) de Candolle [Fam. Pedaliaceae], as well as their preparations in effective dosage.
The drug contains bitter substances.
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Uses
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Loss of appetite, dyspepsia, supportive therapy of degenerative disorders of the locomotor system.
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Contraindications
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Gastric and duodenal ulcers. With gallstones, use only after consultation with a physician.
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Side Effects
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None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Daily dosage: For loss of appetite:
- 1.5 g of drug;
- preparations of equivalent bitter value;
Otherwise:
- 4.5 g drug;
- equivalent preparations.
Mode of Administration
Comminuted drug for teas and other preparations for internal use.
Actions
Appetite-stimulating
Choleretic
Antiphlogistic
Mildly analgesic
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