Sprains & strains

Arnica is a vulnerary; alleviates pain and other symptoms; reduces inflammation and tenderness; accelerates healing. Apply arnica containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Comfrey reduces inflammation; reduces swellings; reduces tenderness; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Apply comfrey topical cream 2-3 times daily, for not more than 4 weeks per year, as suggested on the label.

Horse chestnut reduces inflammation; reduces swellings and tenderness; accelerates healing. Apply 2% of aescin containing horse chestnut topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Camphor oil improves blood circulation locally; alleviates pain and other symptoms. Apply a few drops of pure or diluted camphor oil topically 2-3 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Castor oil alleviates pain and other symptoms. Use castor oil as a rub or as a pack, as suggested on the label.

DMSO is an anti-inflammatory; alleviates pain; reduces pain transmission. Apply a topical preparation containing 10% of DMSO 2-3 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Wintergreen essential oil is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; contains aspirin like methyl salicylate; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.

Witch hazel is an anti-inflammatory and an anodyne; reduces inflammation and pain; alleviates symptoms. Apply witch hazel containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Yerba santa is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and pain. Apply yerba santa containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Yucca is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation and alleviates symptoms. Apply yucca root extract containing topical preparation daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.