Devil's Claw Extract: is a plant from the Sesame family and the roots are used in the medical application to control fever/pain and aid in digestion. It is also called the "grapple plant and wood spider" supposedly for it's "hooked" appearance of it's fruit.

It also found it's uses being among the treatment of arthritis.

The following is a short list of it's many useful medicianl benefits:
headache
heartburn
stimulates the appetite
improves joint function
diabetes
menstrual symptoms
general chronic pain
arterial sclerosis
diseases of the liver
kidneys
gallbladder

the list goes on....

the relief of pain has been compared to the use of 12.5 mg of Vioxx per day.
There is a topical use for Devils Claw also, for the treatment of skin sores, boils and ulcers.

Adverse Side Effects:The use of this extract may interfere with the action of blood thinners or with medication prescribed for stomach ulcers. The advise is once again, to check with your physician when considering adding this extract to your daily routine of supplements.