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devil's claw
noun
: any of several herbs (genus Proboscidea synonym Martynia of the family Martyniaceae) of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico that have edible pods yielding a black sewing material used in basket making
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Greenbush Natural Devil's Claw Vegetarian Capsules Greenbush Natural Devil's Claw Vegetarian Capsules harness the power of devil's claw, a plant native to southern Africa.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2023
So, devil's claw may interact or interfere with your heart medications.
—Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2023
But several studies assess devil's claw for the following potential uses.
—Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2023
As for safety, feverfew seems similar to devil's claw.
—Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2023
White willow bark is thought to soothe the joint pain associated with osteoarthritis, while devil's claw is used to reduce pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
—Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2023
My first encounter with devil's claw (Proboscidea louisianica) was with the late Jim Story, a retired Navy vet who lived and gardened in Pendleton, Indi.
—Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, 27 Apr. 2018
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2023
So, devil's claw may interact or interfere with your heart medications.
—Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2023
But several studies assess devil's claw for the following potential uses.
—Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2023
As for safety, feverfew seems similar to devil's claw.
—Verywell Health, 21 Feb. 2023
White willow bark is thought to soothe the joint pain associated with osteoarthritis, while devil's claw is used to reduce pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
—Verywell Health, 14 Feb. 2023
My first encounter with devil's claw (Proboscidea louisianica) was with the late Jim Story, a retired Navy vet who lived and gardened in Pendleton, Indi.
—Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Indianapolis Star, 27 Apr. 2018
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Word History
First Known Use
1876, in the meaning defined above
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“Devil's claw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/devil%27s%20claw. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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