Celadrin: a natural compound composed of EFAC’s (esterified fatty acid carbons) and other active synergists. Studies on Celadrin showed significant improvement in overall knee function including range of motion, balance, and mobility without side effects. Emu oil: Emu oil has been used for thousands of years by the aborigines of Australia to reduce the pain and swelling of arthritis, heal wounds and burns, and to reduce the pain, itch, and swelling of insect bites and stings. Australian government studies credited the oil with “creating a new type of anti-inflammatory agent.” These studies suggest that the potency of the anti-inflammatory effect from emu oil is similar to ibuprofen without the negative side-affects frequently common with traditional prescription or corticosteroid based anti-inflammatory medications. It is also non greasy and highly penetrating. In fact Emu Oil has demonstrated to be one of the fastest and most penetrating oil into the skin, making it an excellent trans-dermal carrier for any other added therapeutic ingredients. Aloe Vera: Aloe has been used medicinally for several thousands of years in many cultures. Both oral and topical aloe has been shown to significantly stimulate collagen synthesis and demonstrated an increased synthesis of hyaluronic acid and dermatan sulphate in the granulation tissue of a healing wound. White Willow Bark: Hippocrates wrote in the 5th century BC about a bitter powder extracted from willow bark that could ease pain and reduce fevers. The active extract of the bark, called salicin, was isolated to it’s crystalline form in 1828 by Henri Leroux. Salicin is an anti-inflammatory and is closely related chemically to aspirin and has very similar action in the human body. Capsicum: Capsicum is the active component of chili peppers. It is used for the temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with arthritis, simple backache, strains and sprains. Capsicum has been shown to lower substance-P, a pain inducing peptide, when applied topically. Calendula: Calendula extracts have in-vitro antibacterial, antiviral and immunostimulating properties. Calendula plants are used for the treatment of skin disorders and pain, and as a bactericide, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory. Arnica: Arnica is reported to inhibit the activation of the transcription factor NF-kappa B by directly modifying this factor. Activation of NF-kappa B leads to inflammatory activity. This could account, at least in part, for the possible anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions of topical arnica preparations. Arnica is perhaps best known in its homeopathic form as a common remedy for trauma, muscle strain and soreness. Witch Hazel: Witch hazel is an astringent produced from the leaves and bark of the North American shrub Hamamelis virginiana. Witch hazel is mainly used externally on sores, bruises and swelling. As with other herbal astringents, witch hazel reduces the irritation on the tissue surface through a form of numbing. Surface inflammation is reduced, and the astringent creates a partial barrier against infection. Chamomile: Chamomile has known anti-inflammatory properties. The main components of the essential oil extracted from chamomile flowers are the terpenoids alphabisabolol and its oxides and azulenes, including chamazulene. Uses and indications for chamomile externally include antiseptic and anti-inflammatory balm for burns, sores, abrasions, minor cuts and wounds, eczema and chapped skin, acne, dermatitis, allergic reactions and infections. Chondroitin: Chondroitin sulfate consists of repeating chains of molecules called glycosaminoglycans. Chondroitin sulfate is a mucopolysaccharide found in cartilage, tendons and ligaments, where it is bound to proteins such as collagen and elastin. In joints, it contributes to strength, flexibility and shock absorption. Current research indicates that supplemental chondroitin sulfate may help maintain proper joint function. Chondroitin sulfate is a major constituent of cartilage providing structure, increased capacity to hold water and nutrients, and allowing other molecules to move through cartilage, an important property, as there is no blood supply to cartilage. Chondroitin may work by acting as a building block for proteoglycan molecules, and may also have anti-inflammatory properties. Glucosamine: Glucosamine sulfate is a naturally occurring amino sugar. Amino sugars are key constituents of larger compounds called glycosaminoglycans and glycoproteins, which enable cells in tissues to hold together. They are necessary for the construction and maintenance of virtually all connective tissues and lubricating fluids in the body - tendons, ligaments, cartilage, bone matrix, skin, joint fluid, intestinal lining, and mucous membranes. MSM: MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is an organic sulfur compound which possess anti-inflammatory properties and also serves as an important role in maintaining the integrity and elasticity of connective and other tissues. It is an important component of proteins found throughout the body, such as in hair, nails, skin and tendons. Hyaluronic Acid: Hyaluronic acid is a component of synovial fluid, and is found in the vitreous humor of the eye, the synovia of joints, and in subcutaneous tissue where it functions is as a cementing agent. Hyaluronic acid plays an integral role in maintaining and regulating moisture within the tissues and facilitates the transport of nutrients into the cells and the removal of metabolic waste. Hyaluronic acid is a glycosaminoglycan with anti-inflammatory and anti-edematous properties. Optimum levels of hyaluronic acid are essential for the health of the joints and cartilage. In osteoarthritis, changes occur in the hyaluronic acid found in cartilage leading to degradation of the cartilage. Balsam of Peru: Balsam of Peru is a resin extracted from incisions in the bark of the Peruvian balsam tree. The resin, as well as the leaves and fruit, have been traditionally used by the people of Central America to relieve coughs and asthma, and to treat wounds. It is an antiseptic that combats bacteria, promotes wound healing, and kills parasites. It is also used as a natural remedy for skin rashes. Tea Tree Oil: Tea trees (Melaleuca alternifolia), also called paper bark trees, were named by Captain James Cook, who first brewed a tea from the leaves soon after arriving at the coast of New South Wales in 1770. Soon the use of tea tree oil spread, and it is now popular all over the world as a natural antimicrobial agent. Applying tea tree oil to sore muscles is thought to have an analgesic effect. Recent evidence supports the use of tea tree oil to treat yeast and fungal infections of the skin and mucosa. Cadjuput Oil: The compound liniment of cajuput is a useful stimulant and discutient (serving to disperse morbid or pathological matter). Cajuput is effective in the relief of pain, such as neuralgia, pleurodynia, myalgia, and chronic joint inflammations. Oil of Oregano: Ancient Greeks held the plant in such esteem that they believed that Aphrodite created it to be a symbol of happiness. The ancient Egyptians also held the plant in high regard and used it as an emollient and preservative. Oregano contains key constituents that function synergistically to support the body's natural resistance to microscopic invaders in the environment. Further, oregano leaves act as antioxidants and contains the flavonoid rosmarinic acid that appears to normalize the enzyme cyclo-oxygenase-2 (Cox-2). Cox-2 is associated with inflammation in tissues. Carnosine:Carnosine is a small molecule composed of the amino acids histidine and alanine. Carnosine is found in relatively high concentrations in several body tissues—most notably in skeletal muscle, heart muscle, nerve tissue and brain. The exact biological role of carnosine is not well understood, but many studies indicate that carnosine has antioxidant potential. Carnosine may also act as a neurotransmitter (chemical messenger in the nervous system). Carnosine generates nitric oxide better than arginine. Nitric oxide helps dilate blood vessels. Carnosine has been called a longevity nutrient since laboratory studies on tissues indicate that it can delay senescence and provoke cellular rejuvenation in cultured human fibroblasts. Carnosine has been called the anti-aging and anti-oxidant dipeptide. The exact role of carnosine supplementation in human health is not clear at this time but carnosine appears to be a promising nutrient with much potential. Cetyl Myristoleate 50% (CMO): Cetyl myristoleate, an oil, is the hexadecyl ester of the unsaturated fatty acid cis-9-tetradecenoic acid. The common name for the acid is myristoleic acid. Myristoleic acid is found commonly in fish oils, whale oils, dairy butter, and kombo butter. As a fatty acid ester, it appears to have the same characteristics as the essential fatty acids, linoleic and alpha linolenic acids, except stronger and longer lasting. In chronic inflammatory processes, the supply of EFA's is depleted. Cetyl myristoleate appears to have the ability to correct the imbalance created by chronic inflammation. These cetylated fatty acids contain an ester group necessary for their absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. In a research study, patients with osteoarthritis given CMO had marked improvement in knee function. Vitamin E: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and a powerful biological antioxidant. Antioxidants such as vitamin E act to protect your cells against the effects of free radicals, which are potentially damaging by-products of energy metabolism. Free radicals can damage cells and may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Studies are underway to determine whether vitamin E, through its ability to limit production of free radicals, might help prevent or delay the development of those chronic diseases. Vitamin E has also been shown to play a role in immune function, in DNA repair, and other metabolic processes. Peppermint: is a (usually) sterile hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. It is occasionally found wild with its parent species in central and southern Europe. Peppermint, like many spices and herbs, is believed to have medicinal properties when consumed. It is said that it helps against upset stomachs, inhibits the growth of certain bacteria, and can help soothe and relax muscles when inhaled or applied to the skin. Eucalyptus Oil: Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of trees (and a few shrubs), the members of which dominate the tree flora of Australia. There are more than seven hundred species of Eucalyptus, mostly native to Australia, with a very small number found in adjacent parts of New Guinea and Indonesia and one as far north as the Philippine islands. The medicinal properties of the oil were most likely first discovered by the Aborigines, the native inhabitants of Australia. They had used the oil as a remedy for skin problems and fevers. Modern herbalists rely on the oil to treat these conditions as well as colds and other respiratory ailments. The oil is a fine decongestant and has strong germicidal and antibacterial effects. 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