Healthy Joint (Arthritis Blend)

PRIMARY USES:
Arthritis (Osteo and Rheumatoid), Joint Pain and degeneration, Overuse, Arthroscopic procedures, Gout, Fibromyalgia

PROPERTIES:
Anti-inflammatory
Cortico-steroid stimulant
Analgesic (decreases pain)

DESCRIPTION:
Joint Tonic/Arthri-Complex is indicated for most all joint inflammation and degeneration. It is indicated for all arthritis, athletic overuse, carpel tunnel, age related degeneration and overall joint pain. It helps joint pain from fibromyalgia It decreases joint inflammation directly in the joint and surrounding tissue (Devil’s Claw) and increases overall blood levels of naturally occurring corticosteroids (via Licorice Root) by slowing the breakdown of ones own natural cortisone. One will decrease all inflammation and calm down the immune system from these herbs.

Devil’s Claw and Yucca are specific joint anti-inflammatories. Licorice is an overall anti-inflammatory via its ability to increase naturally occurring cortisol. Dandelion helps reduce water. This is a tonic remedy as most joint problems develop over a long term, and subsequently need a long-term treatment (i.e. 1-3 months).

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
30 drops, 1-3 times per day or as needed in juice or water. Can increase to 90
drops 3-4 times per day.

INGREDIENTS:
Devil’s Claw Tuber, Yucca Root, Licorice Root, Fresh Dandelion Root, Black Cohosh Root, Fresh California Poppy Flowers

OTHER INGREDIENTS: Grain Alcohol, Deionized Water

FORMULA RATIO: 1:2.7

SERVING SIZE: 375 mg/ml (30 drops)

CONTRA-INDICATIONS AND CAUTIONS:
Pregnancy
Nursing

COMPLIMENTARY FORMULAS & SINGLE HERBS:
Arnica / St. John’s Wort Salve (topical to reduce pain and inflammation)
Arnica Oil (topical to reduce pain and inflammation)
Licorice Root (additional corticosteroid stimulation)
Valerian Root (severe pain)
Essential Fatty Acids (for more anti-inflammatory action)
Glucosamine Sulfate (to rebuild cartilage and cushioning fluids in the joint)

TASTE:
Bitter
Formula may contain small amounts of herbal precipitate (small particles) due to
strength of preparation.

REFERENCES:
Barclay, Laurie. Herbal Medicine May Be Effective for Low Back Pain. Medscape Medical News. Jan. 2007.
Cappelaere A, Leblan D, et al. Efficacy and tolerance of harpagophytum procumbens versus diacerhein in treatment of osteoarthritis. Phytomedicine 2000;7 (3): 177-183.
Devil’s Claw. Drugs & Supplements. Medline Plus a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institute of Health. http://www.nim.nih.gov.
Devil’s Claw. Medical Reference-Complementary Medicine. University of Maryland Medical Center. www.umm.edu