The dried root, cut into pieces, is gently boiled in water for about fifteen minutes, then filtered. This preparation was traditionally consumed to support joint or digestive discomfort, for a limited duration. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The root is macerated in alcohol at an appropriate strength for several weeks, then filtered to obtain a concentrated tincture. This more potent form requires the advice of a healthcare professional or qualified herbalist before any use. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The root reduced to powder is mixed with a little hot water to form a paste, applied locally to the affected area using a clean cloth. This traditional external use should remain occasional and be avoided on damaged skin without medical advice. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Devil's claw grows naturally in the sandy soils of the Kalahari Desert, in Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. In France, it can be found dried or in the form of capsules, tinctures, and herbal teas in herbalist shops and pharmacies.