Devil's claw has been used for thousands of years to treat various ailments, and nowadays it still enjoys great popularity as a healing plant. It owes its ominous name to its fruit, which bears several small, hook-like projections.
Traditionally, the roots of this plant have been used to treat a wide range of ailments, such as fever, pain, arthritis, and indigestion.
The plant contains anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective in treating both internal and external swelling. It is also said to help ease arthritic pain and muscle pain.