Features : Harpagophytum is a plant from South-East Africa where it is present around water points. it has radiating creeping stems, opposite leaves, and large solitary flowers. the root is an axis that sinks 1 meter deep. main pharmacological properties: analgesic properties anti-inflammatory properties, reduction of edema, reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines anti-microbial antioxidant anti-arrhythmia toxicity: no contraindications: pregnant or breastfeeding women side effects: rare gastrointestinal side effects (nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain) precaution for use: not recommended in patients on antiarrhythmics and anticoagulants and patients with a gastric or duodenal ulcer drug interactions: antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants and antiplatelets main indications: pain from pathologies in rheumatology, painful joints, lumbago, osteoarthritis, spondylartritis, polyarthritis