It's an old Khoisan remedy recognised by The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia as having anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, analgesic, sedative and diuretic properties. Contains excellent analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, and is well recognized as an effective tonic for relieving pain and discomfort for conditions such as arthritus, rheumatism and/or poor joint mobility. Tests have shown the effects of Devil’s Claw to be comparable with cortisone and phenylbutazone, without the side effects. Its diuretic properties promote liver, gall bladder and kidney function. Devil’s Claw is one of the few African plants listed in the European pharmacopoeias. N.B. Do not feed to pregnant cats.