Devil's claw (Harpagophtum procumbens) is native to the African continent and belongs to the sesame family. It thrives both in savannahs in Namibia and in the Kalahari Desert. The plant owes its name to its fruits, which are equipped with barbs. These hook into the fur of animals. This enables the plant to reproduce.
In Africa, the plant is an integral part of natural medicine and is traditionally used against fever and pain.
Ingredients
The plant is considered a medicinal plant mainly because of the bitter substances it contains. They protect against predators. It also contains secondary plant compounds, such as flavonoids, and unsaturated fatty acids.