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^​​USA FDA NDC 52793-700-02^​​​​

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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: 

 

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ARNICA has been used for medicinal purposes since the 1500s.  In general the constituent base is complex, consisting of a wide variety of chemicals of variable effect and potency; for example, one such complex can contain derivatives of thymol^[2] also known as 2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol, a naturally occurring biocide with strong antimicrobial/anti-fungal attributes^[3] that can reduce bacterial resistance to common drugs such as penicillin.^[4] Numerous studies have demonstrated its antimicrobial (including Aeromoans hydrophila and Staphylococcus aureus)^[5]) effects, ranging from inducing antibiotic susceptibility in drug-resistant pathogens to powerful antioxidant properties,^[6] and to reduce bacterial resistance to antibiotics through a synergistic effect;^[7] it has also been shown to be effective particularly against Fluconazole-resistant strains, and there is evidence of anti-tumor properties.^[8]  Today Arnica is generally used to reduce inflammation, and to heal wounds. It is also commonly used for injuries such as sprains and bruises.^[9]  Some surgeons recommend Arnica to speed recovery from soreness and bruising associated with surgery.​​

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Calendula plant pharmacological studies have suggested that Calendula extracts may have anti-viral, antigenotoxic, cytotoxic anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory and lymphocyte activation properties.^[10] Users in trials also experienced less radiation induced pain and fewer breaks in treatment. ^[11]

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ECHINACEA ANG There have been no case reports of any drug interactions with Echinacea and "the currently available evidence suggests that echinacea is unlikely to pose serious health threats for patients combining it with conventional drugs."^[12]  Archaeologists have found evidence that Native Americans may have used Echinacea for more than 400 years to treat infection and wounds.  Today uses include a method to shorten the duration of the common cold and flu and reduce symptoms, such as sore throat/pharyngitis, cough, and fever.  Several laboratory and animal studies suggest that it contains active substances that enhance the activity of the immune system, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and have hormonal, antiviral, and antioxidant effects.  Often recommended to treat urinary tract infections, vaginal yeast (Candida) infections, ear infections, athlete's foot, sinusitis, hay fever/allergic rhinitis, as well as slow-healing wounds. ^[13]  The constituent base for echinacea is complex, consisting of a wide variety of chemicals of variable effect and potency. Some chemicals may be directly antimicrobial, while others may work at stimulating or modulating different parts of the immune system. Chemical constituents include phenols (cichoric acid and caftaric acid); others that may have important health effects include alkylamides and polysaccharides.  The immunomodulatory effects of echinacea preparations are likely caused by fat-soluble alkylamides (alkamides).^[14] Alkylamides bind particularly to human CB2 and to a much lesser degree to CB1 receptors; as a result they are implicated in a variety of modulatory functions, including immune suppression, induction of apoptosis, cell migration and inhibition of tumor necrosis factor α TNF-alpha.^[15] Although the triggering factors for many autoimmune diseases are not known, one of the key inflammatory mediators in the attending chronic inflammatory process is the cytokine, tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α).  TNF-α overexpression acts as a driver for inflammation that damages cartilage, bone and bowel mucosa, and TNF-α inhibition leads to significant clinical improvements and reduction of this damage. ^[16]​

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HYPERICUM has a history of being used as a medicine dating back to ancient Greece with antibacterial and antiviral properties. Its anti-inflammatory properties are useful when applied to the skin to help heal not only wounds and burns, but also eczema and hemorrhoids. In recent years it has been studied extensively as a treatment for depression. A number of studies show that it may help treat mild-to-moderate depression.  An early study suggests that it may also help relieve physical and emotional symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome/PMS in some women, including cramps, irritability, food cravings, and breast tenderness. It may also help to improve mood and anxiety during menopause. ^[17] 

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THIOSINAMINUM is a trituration of the crystals of allyl sulphocarbamide.  Uses include resorb/dissolve/reduction of scar tissue/fibrosis, tumors, strictures, plantar fasciitis, immune system diseases, enlarged glands, eye concerns, scleroderma, tinnitus aurium, amenorrhea, cystic fibrosis, polycystic ovaries, fibroids and pelvic adhesions.^[18]  

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SILVER has a proven record of broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity that includes antibiotic-resistant bacteria, with minimal toxicity toward mammalian cells at low concentrations, and has a less likely tendency than antibiotics to induce resistance due to its activity at multiple bacterial target sites. ^{[19]  [20] [21] [22] [23]}  Silver combined with sulfur is used to topically treat infections of second- and third-degree burns. Wound dressings that contain silver are increasing in importance due to the recent increase of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, such as MRSA.^[19]

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SULFUR has been in therapeutic use for over 2,000 years, especially for its antiseptic attributes; also helps to control itching/irritation.  Sulfur combined with silver is used to topically treat infections of second- and third-degree burns; it also kills a wide variety of bacteria. Also used in the treatment of skin disorders and irritations, such as eczema, dandruff, folliculitis, warts, pityriasis versicolor, psoriasis and acne. It has natural antiseptic properties and plays an essential role in the synthesis of collagen.^{[24] [25]}  Well-designed studies, most conducted in Israel, suggest that balneotherapy/sulfur can help treat several different kinds of arthritis. People who took sulfur baths and other spa therapies improved strength, had less morning stiffness, had better walking ability, and less inflammation, swelling, and pain in joints, particularly in the neck and back. ^[26]

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URTICA has been used for hundreds of years to treat painful muscles and joints, eczema, arthritis and gout. Today it is also used to treat urinary problems during the early stages of benign prostatic hyperplasia, for urinary tract infections, for hay fever/allergic rhinitis (reduced sneezing and itching), or for treating joint pain, sprains and strains, tendonitis, and insect bites. ^{[27]  [28] [29] [30]}

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Please note:  To access Reference Numbers, please refer to AHEALON Prescription Insert

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