Lower Back Pain Symptoms With Devil’s Claw
2 April 2007 – 12:49 pm
What Is Devil’s Claw?
The African desert plant Devil’s Claw can be found in southern Africa, especially Namibia, the Kalahari Desert and Madagascar.
The plant gets its name “Devil’s Claw†from the fruit which has small sharp claw like hooks on it.
Devil’s Claw has potato-like tubers and it is these which are used for medicinal purposes.
The tubers contain compounds called iridoid glycosides which have anti-inflammatory and painkilling properties, ideal for lower back pain.
Apart from the anti-inflammatory and painkilling properties, Devil’s Claw is also good for digestion, reliving headaches and reducing fevers.
The beneficial health properties of Devil’s Claw can also be used for other health conditions such as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Indigestion
Why Is Devil’s Claw Good At Reducing Lower Back Pain Symptoms?
As previously mentioned, Devil’s Claw contains beneficial health compounds called iridoid glycosides.
Iridoid glycosides contain anti-inflammatory and painkilling properties which are great at reducing lower back pain symptoms.
In double-blind trials, Devil’s Claw was found to reduce acute lower back pain and chronic lower back pain in some people.
How Much Of Devil’s Claw, Do You Need To Take To Reduce Your Lower Back Pain Symptoms?
In the previously mentioned trials, a dose of between 200 mg and 800 mg of Devil’s Claw extract was given three times per day.
This dose should help you to reduce your lower back pain symptoms.
Note: As with all supplements, you should consult with your doctor before taking them.
Devil’s claw should not be taken by pregnant or breast feeding women or those suffering from indigestion, peptic ulcers, gastritis or gallstones.
So, To Sum Up…
- Double-blind trials have shown that by taking Devil’s Claw extracts supplements, you could reduce your lower back pain symptoms
