Thursday, August 12, 2010

Arnica Herbal Remedy

Herbal Arnica
Some medical advisers, like consultant pharmacist Kevin Leivers of the UK, have been recommending herbal gel for muscle soreness. An herbal gel may contain anywhere from 1 to 25 percent plant extract, much more than any homeopathic remedy. In a 2002 study (Kneusel, Weber, and Sutter) on osteoarthritis joint neck pain, herbal gel had notable success in reducing pain and stiffness. Furthermore, herbal gel presents a testable mechanism of action.

Arnica contains helenalin and related compounds, which are known to be involved in anti-inflammatory action. The concentration of in gels is much higher than in homeopathic remedies and thought, by some researchers, to be a viable explanation for an anti-inflammatory response.

Herbal preparations are not the same as the homeopathic medicines made from the plant. In fact, they are very different. In herbal form, the amount of plant extract is substantially higher. Homeopathic remedies in fact contain only trace amounts of any active ingredient. While Homeopathic products can be taken internally. Herbal products should NEVER be ingested, and in my opinion are BEST for localized healing pain relief. Herbal form is restricted to topical (external) use only!

Whether used as Gel, Ointment or as Cream - herbal products are either with a tincture of (alcohol base) or a CO2 extracted essential oil. The potency or strength of the product will vary by manufacturer. 

For Natural Joint Pain Relief: Use maximum strength 25x herbal remedy for healing of aches, arthritis & bursitis, injuries, bruises and inflammation. Relieve back muscle and joint pain naturally. 

The strongest most effective Herbal product at relieving pain and inflammation I have ever found is Clinical Strength Arnica Gel.

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