What is Devil's Claw? Why is Devil's Claw a Natural Remedy For Gout?

Since thousands of years ago, the natives of south and southeastern Africa have known a little something about medicinally treating inflammation. Named for the appearance of the fruit of its root, Devil's Claw (also referred to as Cat's Claw) is recognized by its hook-like protrusions on pods of the plant.

Extract of Devil's Claw root made its way to Europe in the early 1900s and was used to improve digestion and inflammation, but it is more widely used today as a natural Gout remedy and other joint ailments.

In order to understand how the herb Devil's Claw can be effective as a natural Gout Remedy, let's discuss the definition of Gout and how it presents itself in the body.

Gout is a metabolic disorder created when uric acid, which is normally excreted from the body in the urine, fails to metabolize properly and builds up in the blood stream. As it spills into the blood system, crystals are formed that collect in a joint and its surrounding tissues causing intense pain and severe inflammation.

Gout may also be called metabolic arthritis referring to the dysfunctional metabolism of uric acid. The trick is to reduce uric acid levels and combat painful inflammation. Gout's natural remedies and treatments have emerged with Devil's Claw among the top of the heap.

The chemical, principle extracted from the Devil's Claw root, (Harpagoside procumbens) is a Glycoside (sugar derivative) called Harpagoside. This active ingredient contributes the natural anti-inflammatory properties used as a Gout remedy and other painful disorders of the Musculoskeletal system.

While experts have not been able to isolate the exact mechanism of action of Devil's Claw, numerous studies have been conducted with documented success in pain relief of Gout and other ailments. Several of those studies compared Devil's Claw root extract to Cox-2 inhibitors such as Vioxx® in clinical trials. They concluded that the natural supplement appeared to work in the same manner as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS).

The consistent use of Devil's Claw may reduce the need for other NSAIDS and allow a person suffering from Gout to take lower doses of pain and anti-inflammatory medications, and possibly omit them in the future.

Though Devil's Claw a well-known Gout Remedy is used most commonly for natural treatment of the pain and inflammation of Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis and muscle pain, it is also used for complaints related to stomach and gall bladder.

Devil's Claw is available for consumption in various forms. The English began brewing it as a bitter tasting tea, which may still hold true that if it tastes bad, it must be good for you! Drinking Devil's Claw as tea remains an option but more commonly today, this Arthritis and Gout remedy is available in oral formulated tablets or capsules, liquid tinctures, as well as a topical ointment for skin irritations.

For natural therapy of Gout and other Musculoskeletal disorders in tablet form, Devil's Claw is recommended for adults 18 and older only.

For dosing, read the label information on the bottle to determine the amount of Harpagoside formulated and adjust your dose to be equivalent to 50-100 mg, taking it two or three times a day.

Higher doses can be taken during the painful acute phase of Gout. Natural remedy such as Devil's Claw can be taken otherwise, i.e., if your beverage of choice is tea, add one teaspoon of dried root of Devil's Claw in 2 cups of boiling water and steep for 20 minutes before straining it then allow it to cool.

You can enjoy the tea 2 or 3 times a day as Gout's natural remedy or to improve indigestion and loss of appetite. As with any medicinal substances you chose to consume, it is important to first consult with your health care provider for help coordinating the use of various natural supplements - especially in conjunction with traditional medications.

Serious potential interactions between the ingredients exist, and there are those among us that should steer clear as some substances can be potentially harmful to our health and well-being.

Devil's Claw is tolerated well by the vast majority of those treating their Gout by natural means, but be sure to talk with your doctor first - especially if you have ulcers, diabetes, high or low blood pressure, plant allergies, heart problems, are pregnant, could become pregnant or if you a nursing mother.

What Is God? What Is the Devil?

I would like to explain what I know is God and what I know is the devil. God is everything and in everything. God gives us clean natural water. Water that is essential for life. Water that hydrates the cells of plants and animals. Water that flows freely and carries essential minerals to the soil. Water gives life. The devil puts chlorine to the water which the President's Council on Environmental Quality states that "there is increased evidence for an association between rectal, colon and bladder cancer and the consumption of chlorinated drinking water. They knew this when they added chlorine to the water The devil also ads fluoride to water which causes cancer and many other degenerative diseases. Fluoride is a poison. Read the back of your toothpaste container. The devil pollutes the oceans with toxic waste that comes from factories and other primitive machines. The devil makes the rain acidic from exhaust from cars, boats airplanes and factories. There are many other choices of green energies and fuel. God makes the plants of the earth for man to use. God gives us seeds which plants spring forth from.

Companies like Monsanto genetically modifies the seeds and from the modification of the seeds man suffers from diseases like never before. God has the plants to heal those diseases with little or no permanent side effects. The devil outlaws or suppresses healing plants and makes synthetic pharmaceutical that cost a lot and have bad side effects. Why not use what is natural? Who decides that? God gives us sweets for our cravings like honey, sugar cane and various sweet fruits and sweet vegetables. There are natural sweets from nature with no side effects. The devil makes artificial sweeteners with harmful side effects like high fructose corn syrup and aspartame which has been known to be harmful to the body. God makes natural salts like Himalayan salt, sea salt, and grey salt. These natural salts are good for the body when consumed normally. The devil makes sodium chloride and strips all of the natural trace elements from the salt and this altered salt is very harmful to us causing many degenerative diseases. Who made the decision to strip the salt and alter what's natural and take out the beneficial trace minerals? If one wants to expand your consciousness God gives us plants like marijuana, mushrooms, coca leaves, peyote and many other natural herbs and plants. Ever heard of a strung out native? The devil outlaws most natural psychedelic plants and replaces them with laboratory synthetics that contain toxic chemicals that makes one an addict and have many harmful effects to the body. The devil makes pharmaceutical drugs and alcohol that kills millions each year but makes millions off of prisons, hospitals, insurances and funerals. The devil has laboratories that he engineers diseases and viruses. The devil also makes the vaccines for the illness that he gives you from what was made in the laboratory. The devil will kill you if you do not recognize what the devil is. Who and is behind these companies?

Who makes the decision to invade a country and bomb the women and children? Who decides what additives goes into our food and water? Who decides the worldwide negative broadcasting of the news and radio? Who passes the laws so that our children can play violent video games and listen to negative music? Who really writes the lyrics to some of our popular music? Who publishes the popular sexual magazine covers? Who gives the OK to let a new drug on the market that they know will kill people? Where do our tax dollars really go? God makes everything in nature abundant, so why are there people on earth starving and others throwing away tons of food daily? Why do billion dollar companies pay slave wages to people making their products?

God gives us things that could give us free electricity. Like the sun, magnetism, orgone energy, the waves of the oceans, and wind. These are all be free energy sources and do not hurt or pollute the environment. The devil uses machines and devices that extract oil, gas and minerals from the earth and contaminate the environment. The devil creates the many religions and creates mega churches with slick talking millionaire preachers that take your money separate people directs the focus off of love. God gives us healing frequencies and tones that can soothe and make us feel good. The devil finds out how sound can have an effect on living things and tunes these frequencies and tones to hurt and brainwash. Realize that God is not a man sitting up there in the clouds and the devil is not a man in the center of the earth. God is everywhere and in everything and the devil is alive and walking the earth as man killing, deceiving and destroying. Quit putting your life in the hands of a doctor that is trained by a demonic system of chemotherapy, drugs and surgery. Take control of your life and eat natural and heal yourself by Gods foods. Good news is that no matter what the devil does, God will win.

Seven Ways How to Whup the Devil

Not much is written on the subject of the devil and how to deal with him. A few Christian authors may tackle the topic from a historical point of view, explaining where he came from, how he was lifted up in pride and was kicked from heaven; and some reference the fact that he was once an angel who was in charge of the music or worship in heaven; but few talk about how he and his wicked spirits work in the earth to attack man. As a matter of fact, it appears that far too many preachers are afraid to tackle the subject at all.

Many years ago, comedian Flip Wilson popularized the saying; "the devil made me do it." That saying caught on like wildfire and people began to talk about the devil, even if it was only offhandedly. When you start talking about the devil; that means you've got to discuss demons and evil spirits and the supernatural; and that's downright scary for some Christians...but not so with the secular world. Today you can turn the TV on to any major television network and you will see stories about the supernatural, ghosts and psychics: Bones; Ghost Whisperers; Supernatural; Wizards of Waverly Place, and so on. So, I figured if the world is not afraid to tackle supernatural subject matter, then why can't Christians tackle it.

The bible says of Satan, Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it (John 8:44). The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly (John 10:10). We all need to grease down and whup the devil like he stole your last dollar-and more than likely it was him.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. (John 10:1). Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer (Proverbs 28:24). That's exactly who we need to "whup." His name is Satan, Lucifer, that old serpent, the devil. Let's give him two black eyes when we smack him upside the head with the Word of God because he comes to steal, kill and destroy mankind.

As an author, my objective is to awaken the world to the notion that Satan is alive and well. In my humorous approach to this topic, I would say, let's "Whup him [the devil] like he stole something;" that's what my momma would have done to me had I brought something home that didn't belong to me. And really he did steal something, because the bible describes the devil as one who comes to steal, kill and destroy.

If you're looking for a formula and guide on how to "whup" the devil: 1) Pray to the Father in the name of Jesus; 2) Know that Jesus gave us power over all the power of the enemy and nothing Satan can do to hurt us according to Luke 10:19; 3) Find a prayer partner who will agree with you on your prayer request, according to Matthew 18:18-20; 4) Resist the devil and he will flee; 5) Put on the whole armor of God that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil; 6) Know that your battle is not against flesh and blood but against rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness in high places; and 7) Expect to win as God answers your prayer and gives you victory over the devil. This is only a few steps as a Spiritual Weapons Guide to help you defeat our adversary the devil. Use the Word of God as your guide on how to speak to the devil and how to wage war with our chief enemy, Satan and win. We all need to get mad at the devil and whup the devil like he stole your last dollar-and more than likely it was him.