Devils claw for horses in a pure, high quality concentrate powder form. This high strength -powder is ten times stronger than regular devils’ claw. Ordinary devils’ claw for horse’s contains around 1% active harpagoside, whereas our powder contains a standardized 10 % harpagoside.

Understanding Harpagoside in devils’ claw for horses

Devils claw contains glucosides, with the most important active known as harpagoside. This compound exhibits anti-inflammatory effects providing potential benefits for inflammatory related conditions. The amount of devils’ claw and the active of harpagoside are different. The level of harpagoside must be standardized and laboratory tested to determine its value. The value of harpagoside for horses should be 385 mg- 770 mg daily or as high as 1500-2500 mg daily for more painful conditions.

The level of harpagoside in NPC devils’ claw for horses at a dose of 6 grams devils’ claw = 600 mg harpagoside    15 grams = 1500 mg harpagoside    25 grams = 2500 mg harpagoside

Regular devils claw powder at a dose of 30 grams delivers around 300 mg harpagoside active.  To achieve 1500 mg harpagoside then 150 grams of powder would be required. If 2500 mg were required then 250 grams of regular devils claw would be needed.

NPC devils’ claw for horses is therefore more concentrated in harpagoside content, is consistently tested to ensure the standardized level. The amount required is much less to achieve more benefits, keeping it palatable also for your horse.

We recommend the higher dose if the inflammation is high.

Why quality matters

Most devils claw powders are of unknown active as they are dried and chopped root, but typically are around 1 % harpagoside. NPC devil’s claw is a standardized, concentrated root powder tested with each batch to ensure harpagoside content.  It is then ground and kept fresh in an air-tight pack where it can be administered direct into the feed.  This popular natural supplement for horses helps to support ease of movement, free up stiff horses to older horses and those that need extra support.

How does devils claw work?

Devils claw helps to reduce inflammation which is the body’s reaction to injury and pain. Clinical studies have shown the active of devils’ claw (harpagoside) to exhibit anti-inflammatory effects when used at the correct dose. This herbal remedy is often used for horses with arthritis, pain, inflammation or soundness issues.

NPC devil’s claw is a high strength version compared to regular devil’s claw powder enabling you to use less in your horse feed, increase feed palatability while ensuring a high, effective and therapeutic dose.

The active of devil’s claw is known as harpagoside and where a withholding time is required if competing under FEI rules.