Popularly known as Devil's claw, Harpagophytum procumbens DC. is native to the Kalahari savannas of Southern Africa and Namibia. It has been widely used to treat rheumatism. Its secondary tuberous roots contain iridoid glycosides as the active principles. This species seems to stimulate migration of interleukins and leukocytes to painful and inflamed joint areas. The drug is indicated for osteoarthritis, degenerative diseases of the joints and arthritic processes.
A comprehensive systematic pharmacological review on Harpagophytum procumbens DC (Devil's claw) / Miraldi, E.; Biagi, M.; Giachetti, D.. - In: PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH. - ISSN 0030-9885. - 51:3(2008), pp. 165-176.
A comprehensive systematic pharmacological review on Harpagophytum procumbens DC (Devil's claw)
Biagi, M.;
2008-01-01
Abstract
Popularly known as Devil's claw, Harpagophytum procumbens DC. is native to the Kalahari savannas of Southern Africa and Namibia. It has been widely used to treat rheumatism. Its secondary tuberous roots contain iridoid glycosides as the active principles. This species seems to stimulate migration of interleukins and leukocytes to painful and inflamed joint areas. The drug is indicated for osteoarthritis, degenerative diseases of the joints and arthritic processes.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
