Is Devil’s Claw safe for humans?
Stay on the safe side and avoid use. Heart and circulation problems: Devil’s claw may affect heart rate, heartbeat, and blood pressure. It might harm people with disorders of the heart and circulation. If you have one of these conditions, talk with your healthcare provider before starting devil’s claw. Several studies show that taking devil’s claw for 8 to 12 weeks can reduce pain and improve physical functioning in people with osteoarthritis.Devil’s claw has been reported to interact with anticoagulants, painkillers, heart drugs (for example digoxin) and stomach acid drugs (for example famotidine). You should use a dose of 500–1,500 mg of dried root or capsules three times daily.If you are someone who regularly feeds a Devil’s Claw supplement to your horse, as of January 1st 2016 you will need to take greater care if your horse competes under FEI or BHA rules. The active ingredient contained in Devil’s Claw is Harpagoside – now listed as a ‘prohibited substance’ by the FEI governing body.JointEeze Devil’s Claw 300mg A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of backache, rheumatic or muscular pain, and general aches and pains in the muscles and joints, based on traditional use only.