Actions: anti-inflammatory, anodyne Indications: useful in arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis, where there is inflammation and pain. Devil's Claw is also effective in liver and gallbladder congestion. Some reports indicate that it can lower uric acids levels, making it a useful plant for treating gout.

Preparation and dosage:

Tincture: take 1 teaspoon, 3 x daily.

Capsules: take 2 caps, 3 x daily.

Tea: blend 1 or 2 teaspoonful of the herb into 1 cup boiling water. Simmer 10 minutes. Drink 3 x daily.

Harpagophytum procumbens