Devil's Claw Gel 250ml, pain-relieving
A very valuable plant native to the Sawann and Kalahari deserts of south western Africa, devil's claw survives by storing water in its underground roots. The roots also contain ingredients that are used for medicinal purposes: the bitter iridoid glycosides, including harpagosite, a mixture of phytosterols, phenylpropanoids, triterpenes and flavonoids. They have a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect. In the case of inflammation, devil's claw lowers elevated bilirubin and uric acid levels in the blood. Good results, confirmed in clinical studies, are achieved with pain in the musculoskeletal system, such as joint pain, arthrosis, also due to rheumatic changes. The condition of the joints is significantly improved, mobility is increased, morning stiffness is alleviated, cartilage degeneration is slowed down, the regeneration of connective tissue in the joints is initiated. Because of the many bitter substances, devil's claw has a gall-forming effect and stimulates the appetite and digestion. It has a regulating effect on the stool in the event of diarrhea and constipation, flatulence, reduces elevated uric acid and cholesterol levels, and is a remedy that stimulates lymphatic flow and thus has a detoxifying effect. Due to the sitosterols it contains, devil's claw has a beneficial effect on prostate enlargement. According to Wikipedia, referring to folk medicine and medical experiences, the African devil's claw is used in the following areas: joint pain in Crohn's disease, lumbago, headaches, back pain due to degenerative changes, neuralgia, polyarthritis - chronic inflammatory, chronic rheumatic diseases, tendinitis, soft tissue rheumatism, wounds, ulcers and boils. Devil's claw should not be taken in case of stomach irritation, ulcers in the gastrointestinal tract, gallstones, pregnancy or insulin intake. The gel contains devil's claw extract, allantoin and castor oil (PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil). The castor oil directs the ingredients of the devil's claw extract into the deeper layers of the skin, allantoin supplies the skin with moisture, increases its elasticity and supports its regeneration
Application: Massage into the affected areas several times a day. For external use only.
Composition: Aqua, Isopropyl Alcohol, Harpagophytum Procumbens Root Extract, Carbomer Propylene Glycol, Allantoin, Parfum, Phenylpropanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Limonene, Cl 14720