Harpagophytum Procumbens

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Related to Harpagophytum Procumbens: devil's claw, Corydalis ambigua

A bitter African herb, the root of which contains harpagoside; it has been used topically for skin lesions, and internally for arthritis, diabetes, gallbladder disease, gastrointestinal complaints, and liver dysfunction, and is said to be a potent analgesic

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Loew, "Downregulation of iNOS expression in rat mesangial cells by special extracts of Harpagophytum procumbens derives from harpagoside-dependent and independent effects," Phytomedicine, vol.

The Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Shinbaro3 Is Mediated by Downregulation of the TLR4 Signalling Pathway in LPS-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages

Robinson, "Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens): pharmacological and clinical studies," Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, vol.

Alteration of Neutrophil Reactive Oxygen Species Production by Extracts of Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum)

The quality of clinical trials with Harpagophytum procumbens. Phytomedicine.

Nutritional factors and osteoarthritis: a review article

Three commercial Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil's Claw) preparations, onwards named DC1, DC2 and DC3, standardized on harpagoside content (2, 1.2 and 1%, respectively, with suggested daily dosage of harpagoside ranging from 7 to 20 mg), were obtained directly from pharmacies in Pisa, Italy.

Effects of Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) on the multidrug transporter ABCB1/P-glycoprotein

The tuberous roots of Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) have long been used in traditional African medicine for pain relief and gastrointestinal disorders.

Devil's claw for osteoarthritis. (Alternative Medicine)

Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is apparently a South African desert shrub which Transvaal tribespeople have used to relieve back pain for centuries.

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Effectiveness of Harpagophytum procumbens in treatment of acute low back pain.

Impact of herbal medicines on physical impairment

Three studies evaluating Harpagophytum procumbens (HP) (devil's claw) against placebo and one against Vioxx[R] as the positive control were located.

Herbal medicine and lower back pain

Botanical Medicines as Natural Anti-Inflammatories and Analgesics: Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) has a long history of use in the alleviation of musculoskeletal pain, and recent clinical trials have substantiated its role as a moderately effective analgesic suitable for clinical utilization.

The importance of integrative chiropractic health care in treating musculoskeletal pain and reducing the nationwide burden of medical expenses and iatrogenic injury and death: a concise review of current research and implications for clinical practice and health care policy

While sales for glucosamine/chondroitin products will most likely increase, look to Boswellia (Boswellia serrata), Nettle (Urtica dioica) and Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) to become superstars in this area as well.

The herbal future: herbs hold great promise for improving health, but growth will not be possible without continuing research and increasing awareness of sustainable trade

The following plant extracts have been tested: Gentiana lutea, Harpagophytum procumbens, Boswellia serrata (dry extracts), Usnea barbata, Rosmarinus officinalis and Salvia officinalis (supercritical carbon dioxide C[O.sub.2] extracts).

Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevance

Adequate doses of some preparations derived from Harpagophytum procumbens may be sufficiently effective and safe to be useful for treating low back (Gagnier et al., 2006) or osteoarthritic pain (Chrubasik et al., 2003a).