Traditionally used as an anti-inflammatory, painkiller, and bitters, Devil’s Claw is a mighty power amongst traditional herbs. Working in a similar way as NSAIDS, it was traditionally reported to be an excellent pain reliever, as well as an anti-inflammatory. It was also traditionally used to increase stomach acid, as it is widely known that decreased stomach acid stops the contraction of the lower esophageal sphincter, which causes atrophy, and in turn, GERD.