Devil's Claw for Joint Pain

One alternative medicine angle for treating joint pain is to take extract of devil's claw root, an anti-inflammatory herb that helps joints move together more freely after overuse or irritation. There are a number of commercial remedies available in health food or nutrition shops, usually prepared in 410 mg doses, which can be doubled on occasion when patients suffer more acute pain. In tincture form, one teaspoon taken twice a day can bring effective pain relief.