Overview
Devil's club is used for arthritis, cancer, wounds, fever, tuberculosis, stomach trouble, cough, colds, sore throat, diabetes, low blood sugar, and pneumonia. It is also used for emptying the bowels and causing vomiting.
Some people apply devil's club directly to the skin for swollen glands, boils, sores, and skin infections. The ashes have been used to treat burns.
How does it work ?
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
TAKEN BY MOUTH:
- Arthritis.
- Wounds.
- Fever.
- Tuberculosis.
- Stomach trouble.
- Coughs.
- Colds.
- Pneumonia.
- Diabetes.
- Low blood sugar.
- Emptying the bowels.
- Causing vomiting.
- Other conditions.
APPLIED TO THE SKIN:
- Swollen glands.
- Boils.
- Sores.
- Skin infections.
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
Special Precautions and Warnings
Interactions
We currently have no information for DEVIL'S CLUB overview.
Dosing
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