Devil's claw, scientifically known as Harpagophytum procumbens, is a plant native to South Africa. It owes its menacing name to its fruit, which bears several small hook-like projections. Devil's claw is a flowering plant from the sesame family. Its root contains several active plant compounds and is used as a herbal supplement. In particular, devil's claw contains iridoid glycosides, a class of compounds that has shown anti-inflammatory effects. You can find devil's claw-shaped supplements in the form of concentrated extracts and capsules or ground into a fine powder. It is also used as an ingredient in various herbal teas.
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