Does Traumeel Relieve Musculoskeletal Inflammation and Pain?
Strong clinical and consumer response says, “YES!”
Traumeel may have only recently entered into the public light, but it’s hardly new.
German physician Dr. Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg developed Traumeel in the 1930s to treat musculoskeletal injuries and inflammation.
Traumeel is composed of a combination of 14 plant and mineral extracts that have been used for hundreds of years to naturally treat illness and pain:
- Milfoil
- Monkshood
- Mountain Arnica
- Deadly Nightshade
- Daisy
- Calendula
- Chamomile
- Narrow-leaved cone flower
- Purple Cone Flower
- Witch Hazel
- Hepar sulfuris
- St. John’s Wort
- Mercurious solubilis Hahnemanni
- Comfrey.
Although Traumeel is available in pill, injectable, and cream form, it is more commonly used as a topical ointment. Its main ingredient is Arnica montana (mountain arnica). An Alpine herb, also available in Arnica cream, known for its pain soothing properties.
What is Traumeel Used For?
Traumeel is applied topically directly to areas where musculoskeletal injuries have occurred for the temporary relief of:
- muscular pain
- joint pain
- sports injuries
- bruising
- minor sprains
It is not intended for internal consumption, long-term use, or as a replacement for receiving a diagnosis from a qualified physician. Traumeel reduces inflammation and pain in the affected area.
Does The Topical Use of Traumeel Have Side Effects?
With the rare exception of a skin rash developing on the area to which its applied, there are NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS OR NEGATIVE INTERACTIONS with the use of Traumeel.
In those rare instances where a skin rash develops, discontinuation of the use of Traumeel results in the disappearance of the rash.
More and more consumers are turning to homeopathic remedies in response to the failure of modern prescription drugs to relieve their suffering.
The often exorbitant costs, side effects, and negative interactions with other prescription drugs are forcing consumers to seek-out natural solutions to resolving health and pain issues.
But Isn’t Homeopathy Fake?
The increase in use of homeopathic remedies is controversial, and in part, for good reason. Unlike synthetic drugs produced by pharmaceutical companies, homeopathic remedies are not subject to FDA approval and intensive clinical trials. So it’s natural that doctors are hesitant to suggest natural alternatives.
In many cases where popular homeopathic treatments have undergone clinical trials, the efficacy of the homeopathic remedy has proven to be no more effective than a placebo.
Pharmaceutical companies put the full-force of their PR machines into negating anything that has the potential to cut into their profits.
How is Traumeel Different?
Holistic doctors, homeopathic practitioners, many podiatrists, and physiotherapists are increasingly suggesting Traumeel to their patients.
Not only has consumer response to Traumeel been enthusiastically positive, but unlike most other homeopathic remedies, Traumeel ointment has been the subject of placebo-controlled, double blind studies.
Studies and Clinical Trials on Traumeel
In one of these studies, after 15 days of twice-daily treatment, the reduction in swelling as measured by joint circumference, and pain, assessed by a pain index score, was significantly greater in patients using Traumeel than in those receiving placebo.
These findings were clinically highly significant. Both patients and physicians rated the overall effectiveness of Traumeel superior to placebo.
While continued research and development is ongoing to broaden the clinical evidence of Traumeel in acute musculoskeletal injury and to further establish its benefits, current information suggests that Traumeel may be considered as an anti-inflammatory agent that is at least as effective and appears to be better tolerated than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. 1
So Does Traumeel Really Work?
The response by consumers in using Traumeel for temporary relief of pain, inflammation, and bruising from musculoskeletal injuries in addition to the results of clinical studies point to Traumeel as an effective and safe homeopathic alternative to artificially-created prescription drugs.
What Do User Reviews Say About Traumeel?
Traumeel is highly praised throughout the world. Praise for Traumeel includes quotes such as:
‘Traumeel has been so helpful for me in stopping tendonitis in my arm— I used it 2-3 times daily and it seems to be healing it and added strength to that arm. I just used it on my knee one day when I strained it–within 20 minutes I could go up stairs without pain!’
‘This homeopathic formula really helps reduce the pain in my legs so I can sleep. It lasts longer than some of the other topical analgesics I’ve used and has no strong fragrance. In the morning I feel refreshed and I can walk without pain.”
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