Devil’s claw is one of the herbals that have been taken all through history for many different ailments, and acts as an anti-inflammatory. This is a plant that is native to the southern regions of the African desert and was popular in European folk medicine.

The properties in devil’s claw help to ease stiffness in joins and relieve other pain from arthritis, and it has also been used in treating stomach upset. This makes it possible for people that have delicate stomachs due to other conditions to use for the benefit of relieving arthritis pain.

This is one of the herbals that can be found in capsules, powdered form, liquid extracts, in tinctures and in teas, giving arthritis sufferers several choices. This is also one of the herbals that might not be right for every person as it has properties that work as blood thinners.

There are some possible side effects with use of devil’s claw, which can be headache and ringing in the ears.