Traditionally, Devil's Claw tea has been used to treat a wide range of ailments. You may find it helpful as an alternative medicinal treatment if you suffer from arthritis or pain due to its natural inflammatory benefits. In addition to this, it's known as a powerful digestive tonic. The flavonoids and phytosterols found in Devil's Claw are antioxidants, which help maintain overall digestive health. It can provide considerable relief from heartburn as it soothes the inflammation caused by acid reflux. Devil's Claw can also help in relieving the symptoms of an upset stomach by suppressing inflammation.

Overall, Indigo Teas Devil's Claw Tea has many benefits and is best enjoyed as a soothing tea – perfect for those moments when you need some me-time.

Ingredients

Iridoid glycosides, harpagoside, 8-p-coumaroylharpagide, 8-feruloylharpagide, 8-cinnamoylmyoporoside, pagoside, acteoside, isoacteoside, 6'-O-acetylacteoside, 6-diacetylacteoside, cinnamic acid, caffeic acid, procumbide, and procumboside.

Other components include flavonoids, fatty acids, aromatic acids, harpagoquinone, stigmasterol, beta-sitosterol, triterpenes and sugars.

Usage and Instructions

To make a pot of Devil's Claw Tea, it is advised to use one teaspoon of loose leaf tea per person and one for the pot. You may also want to heat the pot first. The tea will take 5-10 minutes to infuse fully. Once the tea is brewed, sit back, relax and enjoy the aroma.

Warnings

Taking high doses of Devil’s Claw may upset the stomach in some people. Individuals with stomach ulcers, gallstones or duodenal ulcers should not take Devil’s Claw.

There have yet to be any studies on Devil’s Claw and pregnant or breastfeeding women and is therefore not recommended.

People with heart disease or high or low blood pressure should consult their healthcare professional before taking Devil’s Claw.

Devil’s Claw might thin the blood and so people taking blood thinning medication should consult a doctor before taking this herb.

Diabetics should not take Devil's Claw except under strict medical supervision, since it can significantly lower the dose of insulin required.