Botanicals Rooted in Scientific Excellence
Throughout history, people have turned to the abundant world of medicinal plants to alleviate pain and combat inflammation. Notably, botanicals such as chili, white willow, feverfew, meadowsweet, hemp, lavender, as well as topical comfrey and arnica, have undergone laboratory research, illuminating the intricate mechanisms behind their pain-reduction and anti-inflammatory properties. These mechanisms involve the inhibition of various inflammatory mediators within the body, including prostaglandins and cytokines, as well as the reduction of pain mediators like substance P.
For select botanicals such as hemp, white willow, chili, feverfew, lavender, and topical arnica and comfrey, gold standard (controlled) clinical trials involving human subjects have been conducted. These clinical trials demonstrate that when administered at specific dosages, these plants effectively alleviate cancer-related pain, muscle spasms, and reduce vasodilation associated with migraines. In addition, they effectively block the prostaglandins responsible for pain and swelling, often yielding results comparable to or surpassing those of conventional pharmaceutical drugs.
