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Harpagophytum or devil’s claw: a natural anti-inflammatory

What is Harpagophytum? The harpagophyte, devil’s claw or devil’s claw refers to Harpagophytum procumbers which is a creeping plant originating in the savannas of Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. The name “devil’s nail” comes from its shape and the fact that the fruits of this plant are attached to animals that pass by so that …

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Ashwagandha – the plant that gives you energy and helps you sleep better

Ashwagandha – the plant that gives you energy and helps you sleep better

At first glance it seems strange that a plant that gives us energy is also able to help us sleep better, but that’s exactly what Ashwagandha is capable of doing. This plant, originally from the high mountains of the Himalayas, has been used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine, due to its numerous beneficial …

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