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Bursitis

Musculoskeletal system / Joints

Related Conditions: Osteoarthritis

Supplements for Oral Use

  • Boswellia RatingRatingRating

    Boswellia is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates pain. Take standardized boswellia extract daily, containing 0.5-1.5 g of boswellic acids, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Proteolytic enzymes RatingRatingRating

    Proteolytic enzymes are anti-inflammatory; they alleviate pain; reduce duration and severity; accelerate healing. Take proteolytic enzymes daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months, as suggested on the label.

  • White willow bark RatingRatingRating

    White willow bark is an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Take white willow bark extract daily, containing 120-240 mg of salicin, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Bromelain RatingRating

    Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; and swellings; alleviates pain and other symptoms; accelerates healing. Take 3-4 g (6,000-8,000 MCU) of bromelain daily, between meals, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Cetyl myristoleate RatingRating

    Cetyl myristoleate is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take 400-600 mg of cetyl myristoleate daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • d-Phenylalanine RatingRating

    d-Phenylalanine is an analgesic; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Take 1.5-2.0 g of d-phenylalanine daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months.

  • Devil's claw RatingRating

    Devil's claw is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates pain. Take 1.0-2.5 g of standardized devil's claw root extract daily, containing 3% of harpagosides, in divided doses, for many months.

Supplements for Topical Use

  • Castor oil RatingRating

    Castor oil is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates symptoms. Use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

  • Cayenne RatingRating

    Cayenne alleviates pain. Apply cayenne topical cream, containing 0.025–0.075% capsaicin, 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Cetyl myristoleate RatingRating

    Cetyl myristoleate is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Apply cetyl myristoleate containing cream 2-4 times daily, for many months.

  • Fatty acids cetyl esters RatingRating

    Fatty acids cetyl esters are anti-inflammatory; they reduce inflammation; alleviate pain and other symptoms. Apply fatty acids cetyl esters containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months.

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