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Harpagophytum procumbens

428licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Tablet, Liquid +2

Health Canada Monographs

1

Approved Health Claims

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  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine as a bitter to help stimulate appetite
  • (Traditionally) used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve digestive upset/indigestion
  • Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain associated with osteoarthritis

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
Relief of digestive disturbances
0.6–4.5 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Relief of joint pain associated with osteoarthritis
0.6–7.5 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Stimulation of appetite
0.6–1.5 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen

Alternative Names

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Devil's claw(common)Grapple plant(common)Wood spider(common)Harpagophytum procumbensHarpagophytum zeyheri

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

10
50 mg54 licensed products
150 mg44 licensed products
100 mg43 licensed products
0 35 licensed products
400 mg27 licensed products
50 milligrams24 licensed products
30 mg21 licensed products
200 mg18 licensed products
100 milligrams16 licensed products
500 mg16 licensed products

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