Devil's Claw is used for:

• “hardening of the arteries" (atherosclerosis)
• arthritis
• gout
• muscle pain (myalgia)
• back pain
• tendonitis
• chest pain
• gastrointestinal (GI) upset or heart burn
• fever
• migraine headache
• difficulties in childbirth
• menstrual problems
• allergic reactions
• loss of appetite
• kidney / bladder disease.

Some people apply devil’s claw to the skin for injuries and other skin conditions.

Devil’s claw contains chemicals that might decrease inflammation and swelling and the resulting pain.