A cooling balm to ease tired, aching muscles & joints
Contains Glucosamine & HempSeedOil to help reduce inflammation
Peppermint oil to cool inflamed muscles
Manuka honey to speed up the healing process
Size: 75ml
How it works
HempSeedOil contains gamma-linoleic acid (GLA), which acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory. A 2011 study suggests that adding omega-3s, such as those found in hempoil, can reduce inflammation. [1]
Glucosamine is often used as a supplement to treat symptoms of various inflammatory conditions and has been shown to inhibit the activation of inflammatory pathways in human synovial cells. These cells are responsible for producing synovial fluid components, or joint fluid. [2]
Peppermint oil produces a cooling sensation when applied to the skin to help reduce the heat caused by inflamed muscles.
High-strength Manuka honey – made by bees collecting nectar from New Zealand Manuka bushes – contains the active ingredient methylglyoxal (MGO), which has an antimicrobial [3] and also anti-bacterial effect on the body, according to a 2018 study by Ulster University. [4]
In a 2009 German and New Zealand study, researchers suggested honey could speed up the healing process because: [5] honey stimulates the inflammatory response in the body, leading to the regeneration of skin cells and connective tissues
Pharmaceutical use of beeswax dates back to ancient Egypt: as reported by the Ebers Papyrus (1550 B.C.), beeswax was the main ingredient in many recipes for the preparation of ointments and creams used to help pull plugs, to treat burns and wounds and to soothe joint pain. [6]
Sources
1. Janice K. Kiecolt-Glaser et al. Omega-3 Supplementation Lowers Inflammation and Anxiety in Medical Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Brain Behav Immun. 2011 Nov; 25(8): 1725-1734.
2. Yoshie Yamagishi et al. Evaluation of the anti-inflammatory actions of various functional food materials including glucosamine on synovial cells. Mol Med Rep. 2017 Aug;16(2):1353-1359.
3. Alvarez-Suarez JM, et al. The Composition and Biological Activity of Honey: A Focus on Manuka Honey. Foods. 2014 Sep;3(3):420-432. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5302252/
4. Johnston M, et al. Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview. AIMS Microbiology. 2018. 4(4):665-664. https://www.aimspress.com/fileOther/PDF/microbiology/microbiol-04-04-655.pd
5. Simon A, et al. Medical Honey for Wound Care – Still the ‘Latest Resort’? Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2009 Jun; 6(2): 165–173. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2686636/
6. Filippo Fratini et al. Beeswax: A minireview of its antimicrobial activity and its application in medicine. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. Vol 9 Issue 9 September 2016, Pages 839-843.
How to use
Apply to the affected areas of the body as and when required. For best results apply up to three times a day. Wash hands before and after applying.
Avoid direct contact with eyes. We recommend a patch test before use. Do not use if you have an allergy to any of the listed ingredients.
Storage Store in cool, dry conditions away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of young children.
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, HempSeedOil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Mel (Honey), Cetearyl Alcohol, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Lanolin, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Glucosamine HCL, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Menthol, Mentha Arvensis (Peppermint) Leaf Oil, Xanthan Gum, Menthyl Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Limonene, Propolis Extract, Bee Venom, Sodium Benzoate.
