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Frequently Asked Questions -
Devil's Claw
How quickly will Devil’s Claw work?
Devil’s
Claw will normally work very quickly. Most people will start to see
improvement after a few days but the longer it is taken the more
benefit will be seen.
How long can I take it? Are there any contraindications or side effects?
There
is no time limit with Devil’s Claw: it can be taken for as long as it
is needed. There are no known side effects and it can be
taken with most prescribed medications.
What type of inflammatory conditions does it help?
It
will help with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, general
joint and muscular pain, sprains and strains and sports injuries.
Which will work more quickly, the tablets or the tincture?
The
tincture will work more quickly as it is absorbed straight into the system
bypassing the digestive system. Tablets need to be broken down,
digested, then absorbed.
The tablets are quite big. Can I cut them in half?
It
has been found in studies that digestive enzymes in the stomach can
destroy certain active ingredients in Devil’s Claw. In order to
preserve these active ingredients we have coated the tablets with a
special film, which prevents them from being broken down in the
stomach. If you cut the tablets you expose the inner ingredients and
this will allow them to break down in the stomach, making them less
effective.
I cannot take conventional anti-inflammatory medication as they upset my stomach. Can I take Devil’s Claw?
Devil’s
Claw tablets do not break down in the stomach so they should be fine
for you to take. The tincture is absorbed straight into the system so;
again, it is fine to take.
What does 'based on traditional use' mean?
Many herbs have been used for a long period of years to relieve certain conditions, such as Horse Chestnut for varicose veins or Saw palmetto berries for urinary problems in men. This 'traditional use' can now be reflected on the packaging of products that have achieved registration under the Tradional Herbal Medicines Directive. Each claim derives from the documented long term medicinal use of the herb as shown in respected reference sources such as pharmacopoeias, publications by experts in herbal medicine, and EU member state approved lists of herbs and their uses, rather than being based on the results of clinical trials.
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