What is Devil's Claw Dry Extract?Devil’s Claw, also known as Harpagophytum procumbens, is grown in the arid grasslands of southwest Africa, means "hook plant" in Greek. This plant gets its name from the appearance of its fruit, which is covered with hooks meant to attach onto animals in order to spread the seeds. Devil’s claw root refers to the dried roots of the plant, which are used medicinally, primarily in Africa and Europe. Its extracted powder, devil's claw dry root extract has anti-inflammatory properties and often used to treat arthritis.Devil's Claw Dry Extract Specification:Common Name(s): Devil's claw, grapple plant, grapple vine, Radix Harpagophyti, wood spider, xwate.Main Specification: 1-5% Harpagosides by UV testConcentration of Devil's claw extract powder: 5:1, 10:1, 20:1 or as your request.Color: fine, deep brown powder.CAS No.: 19210-12-9Molecular Formula: C24H30O11Molecular Weight: 494.49Storage: Store in sealed containers at cool & dry place. Protect from light, moisture and pest infestationShelf life: 2 years when properly stored.Packing: 25KG/Drum.Benefit of Devil’s Claw Root Extract on pain: Even healthy, active people will experience joint and muscle pain due to exertion and aging. From many published analysis of several Devil’s Claw Root studies, extracts of Devil’s Claw Root proved valuable for the supportive treatment of degenerative painful rheumatism. A highly significant clinical efficacy was achieved with Devil’s claw extract in cases of slight to moderate muscular pain. Today the most popular use for Devil’s claw root is to relieve arthritis.Dosage of devil’s claw extractYou can use Devil’s claw as a tea or in tablets and capsules. As a tea, brew 4 – 5 grams of the root daily for relief of joint or muscle pain. In supplementary capsule form, look for products containing extracts of Devil’s claw standardized to 2 – 3% iridoid glycosides. Take 200 – 2500 milligrams per day (Advice from Medicine Hunter). Before use the devil’s claw extract supplements, pls consult with your doctors especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding.