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Article: Devil's claw--more trials required?(RESEARCH BRIEFS)(Brief article)
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- Journal of the Australian Traditional-Medicine Society
- Article date:
- June 1, 2007
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Brien S, Lewith G, Mcgregor G. Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) as a treatment for osteoarthritis: a review of efficacy and safety. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2006;12(10):981-993.
Devil's claw (Harpagophtyum procumbens) is a herb commonly used to treat rheumatic conditions. These authors reviewed the available literature to determine if devil's claw works as a treatment for osteoarthritis, and if is it safe.
Fourteen studies were identified and considered. These were made up of 8 observational studies, 2 comparator trials and 4 double blind placebo controlled randomised controlled trials.
Unfortunately the ...