Joint pain (osteoarthritis) Pain due to inflammation Devil's claw has both analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions that are recognized in many traditional herbal medicines. Devil's claw has indeed been used for a long time in traditional herbalism to relieve joint pain associated with osteoarthritis. Turmeric is a spice that has been used in Indian Ayurvedic medicine to relive arthritis pain. Curcuminoids have also shown interesting anti-inflammatory action. The antioxidant action of curcuma also contributes to protecting the cartilage from degradation due to chronic inflammation. Precautions & Adverse Effects Use for a minimum of 2-3 months to see beneficial effects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are breastfeeding, if you have gallstones, stomach ulcers, excess stomach acid or if you have bile duct obstruction. |