Devil's Claw is a root from a native southern Africa plant ? its name comes from the small hooks on the plant's fruit. Devil's Claw has been used in Africa for thousands of years as a traditional remedy for Arthritis and fever. In tests, it has been shown to help ease back pain and increase mobility due to its anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxing properties. Studies in Germany s est that Devil's Claw can be helpful in tackling arthritis of the knee and hip. Devil's Claw has also been found to help in treating a variety of skin problems and conditions involving the gallbladder, pancreas, stomach and kidneys.