devil's claw

claw (klaw) a nail of an animal, particularly a carnivore, that is long and curved and has a sharp end.

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cat's claw  a woody South American vine, Uncaria tomentosa or a preparation of its root bark, which has antiviral, immunostimulant, and antiinflammatory properties and is used in folk medicine.

devil's claw  a perennial herb, Harpagophytum procumbens, whose dried tubular secondary roots and lateral tubers are used for dyspepsia, loss of appetite, and rheumatism; also used in homeopathy for rheumatism and in folk medicine.

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devil's claw,

a perennial herb, Harpagophytum procumbens, native to southern Africa. Its dried tubular secondary roots and lateral tubers are used for dyspepsia, loss of appetite, and rheumatism. It is also used in homeopathy for rheumatism and in folk medicine for a wide variety of disorders.

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devil's claw,

n Latin name:
Harpagophytum procumbens; parts used: roots, tubers; uses: appetite stimulant, arthritis, allergies, headaches, heartburn, dysmenorrhea, upset stomach, malaria, gout; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children, patients with chronic peptic and duodenal ulcers and cholecystitis; can cause nausea. Also called
grapple plant and
wood spider.