The Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a plant native to the arid regions of southern Africa, traditionally used by local populations for the well-being of the musculoskeletal system.
Its bizarre name, which brings to mind something hostile, derives from the presence of hooked, hard and "claws", Which often represent a danger, and are therefore considered"fiendish”For many animals that can get entangled. Its flowers are red-violet.
The active ingredients and properties
Her property they are contained in the active ingredients (harpagosides) present in the secondary lateral roots of the plant, which has been used for centuries in the traditional medicine of many peoples, starting with the South African ones.
The Devil's Claw is best known for its action:
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Natural anti-inflammatory
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Pain reliever
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Soothing for joints and muscles
Thanks to these characteristics, it is often used as a support in case of articolar pains, stiffness, backache and disorders related to inflammatory states of theosteoarticular system.
When it can be useful
Supplementation with Devil's Claw may be particularly useful:
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In the presence of chronic joint pain
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In case of morning stiffness
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For those who practice sports and want to promote muscle recovery
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During seasonal changes, when joint pain tends to worsen
An ancient remedy, now enhanced by scientific research, which represents a valid natural ally in supporting mobility and joint well-being.
To obtain even more beneficial beneficial effects, the ideal combination is with another natural anti-inflammatory, theArnicaIt is a plant belonging to the Asteraceae family, with the appearance of small annual or perennial herbaceous plants with a typical daisy-like inflorescence.
A natural support for horses
Like us, also the animals They may suffer from muscle and tendon pain, be bruised or injured, and develop swelling and bruising.
In response to these problems or in case of intense physical activity of ours horses, the scientific staff of UNION BIO has created two formulations: TRAUMAplus e Sprint Plus.
Rich in synergistic plant extracts, enhanced by our UB® MATRIX (registered trademark, aqueous extract of Olea europaea, polyvalent active phytocomplex), are strengthened compared to the already consolidated ones Equitrauma e Equisprint with theDevil's claw, which gives it a further beneficial effect in terms of analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
TRAUMAplus: Immediate relief gel, based on Arnica e Devil's clawThe presence of the latter makes it doping and therefore unsuitable for competitions.
Useful for older horses, trekking horses, hippotherapy horses and whenever you want to give relief to the horse.
SPRINTplus: Heat effect gel with Capsicum e Devil's claw. The presence of the latter makes it doping and therefore not suitable for competitions. Useful for older horses, with chronic arthritic and rheumatic pains.
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It does not contain petroleum derivatives, dyes, PEG, SLS, SLES and it is dermatologically tested.
