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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web 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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