The roots of Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw, duivelsklou) are cooked and the decoction drunk as an all-purpose tonic for suppporting a feeling of general well-being as well as treating stomach ache and uterus problems. The name for the plant in the West !Xoon variety is "||am-si-||q'oa-ka" (sg.) and "||am-si-||q'oa-ka-kee" (pl.).