Harpagophytum zeyheri
Harpagophytum zeyheri, commonly known as Devil's Claw, is a medicinal plant native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory properties, it is widely utilized in traditional and modern herbal medicine to alleviate joint pain, arthritis, and digestive discomfort, offering a natural approach to managing various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Harpagophytum zeyheri
- Family: Pedaliaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Harpagophytum zeyheri, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Pedaliaceae. It is further categorized under the genus Harpagophytum.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Pedaliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Harpagophytum | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Harpagophytum zeyheri, is primarily located within the various regions of Southern Africa. Its distribution includes several countries situated in South Tropical Africa, most notably Angola and Mozambique. It can also be found across the landscapes of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the territory of Botswana within the Southern Africa region. Collectively, these locations define the specific geographical range where this medicinal plant thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Caprivi Strip | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
Chemicals
Harpagophytum zeyheri has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 8-p-coumaroylharpagide, Harpagoside, harpagoside.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 8-p-coumaroylharpagide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Harpagoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| harpagoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Harpagophytum zeyheri has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Analgesic, Inflammatory.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Inflammatory | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Harpagophytum zeyheri has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include analgesic, arthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, pain.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| lower back pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuralgia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |