Devils Claw (Slices)

Devil’s Claw Root (Slices) — Traditional Herb of African Healing Wisdom
Harvested from the arid grasslands of Southern and Eastern Africa, Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) has a long legacy in African tribal medicine as an herbal ally for discomfort, mobility, and digestive support. Named for the claw-like hooks that adorn its strange, woody fruit, Devil’s Claw has traditionally been sliced, dried, and used in tonics, ointments, and teas.

These wild-harvested root slices offer a shelf-stable format ideal for herbal preparations and extract blends.

🌿 Traditional Use & Historical Significance

• Used for generations by African tribes as a natural remedy for pain, joint stiffness, and gut health
• Named for its distinctive hooked fruit pods—believed to have symbolic power
• Often steeped into herbal teas, incorporated into topical salves, or simmered in bitters and tonics
• Still popular today in traditional European herbalism and modern wellness practices

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Internal use of herbs should always be guided by your healthcare provider or herbalist.

🍵 How to Use

• Simmer slices gently in water for 15–30 minutes to create a traditional decoction
• Add to herbal blends with ginger, licorice, or cinnamon for warming support
• Can be infused into oil-based salves for external application to joints and muscles
• For tincture-making: soak in alcohol for several weeks to extract active compounds

Tip: Best paired with calming or carminative herbs to balance its earthy, slightly bitter character.

💡 Scent, Flavor & Pairings

• Aroma: Woody, rooty, and mildly musky
• Flavor: Bitter, grounding, and aromatic
• Blends well with:
  - Turmeric, white willow bark, and ginger for joint tonics
  - Peppermint, fennel, or marshmallow root in digestive brews
  - Castor oil or comfrey root in muscle rub formulation