Monterey Club Devil's Claw Root Powder 1lb 454g

Devil's claw, also known as elephant tusks, wood spider, grapple and the unicorn plant, gets its name from the odd-shaped fruit of the plant, which resembles two beastly horns or claws.

The powdered root can be sprinkled into food or beverages, encapsulated, or added to topical skin care formulas.

a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound	4
origin	south africa
plant part used	root
processing	powder
sustainability	wild crafted

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tips	Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
appearance & aroma	Fine powder without remarkable aroma.

c.
uses

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cosmetic	May be infused in oil for use in various topical formulations.
culinary	Typically encapsulated as a dietary supplement.
safety	May increase the effect of anticoagulant drugs, such as  (coumadin).

d.
flavor profile

wild crafted, powdered
devil's claw root

The powdered root has very bitter taste.

e.
formulas & recipes

wild crafted, powdered
devil's claw root

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f.
what else you should know

wild crafted, powdered
devil's claw root

Devil’s claw is a tuberous, creeping plant found in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa. It is so-named because of the claw-like appendages attached to the fruit. Despite its small size, the plant has a long taproot from which secondary roots protrude. These are the parts that are harvested from this herb.

The chemical composition of devil’s claw root includes carbohydrates, sterols, the flavonoids kaempferol and luteolin, and a number of iridoid glycosides, most notably harpago