Cararthron? - Natural Painkiller

Posted by cararthron121 on June 6th, 2014

Cararthron® - Natural Painkiller

Egle Svitojute MPharm, R.Ph., PhD candidate

A member of Institute of Physiology and Pharmacology, Lithuania University of Health Sciences. MPharm Egle Svitojute is a pharmacist, lecturer and scientist, interested in rational use of medicines and supplements.  

What causes joint pain?

Joint diseases is a major cause of disability for the elderly. As life expectancy increases, we can also expect the growth of joint disease incidence. The most common symptom of such disease is joint pain. Many different conditions can lead to painful joints, including such as bursitis, gout, strains, sprains, and other injuries, but the most common ones are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative joint disease that has a major impact on joint function and quality of life. Osteoarthritis is a major cause of pain and disability affecting the aging population. It is estimated that more than 20 million of U.S. citizens and 35 to 40 million Europeans suffer from osteoarthritis.

What are the treatment options?

At the moment, the only pharmacological treatment option for joint pain is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. However, these drugs has many various adverse drug reaction and may not be well tolerated by patients. Moreover, there is growing interest in herbal drugs and medicines, and the patient-driven search for alternative treatments and herbal medicines has intensified. Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements derived from herbs have long been used in traditional medicine and there is considerable evidence that nutraceuticals may play an important role in inflammation and joint destruction in osteoarthritis.

What supplement can help?

There is a wide range of supplement from which you can chose. As society is seeking for natural herbal products, more of them enters the market. As the joint pain is the main symptom of various inflammatory join diseases, a good option may be Cararthron.

What are the main components of Cararthron? 

 Cararthron contains active substances called flavonoids and flavans from medicinal plants Scutellaria baicalensis and Acacia catechu. Acacia catechu is reported for its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antipyretic, antidiarrhoeal, hypoglycemic and hepatoprotective properties. Historically, the plants and extracts of the Acacia have been utilized as astringents to treat gastrointestinal disorders. Extracts from Scutellaria root have been reported to have antispasmogenic, vasoconstrictor, antihypertensive, antiplatelet aggregation, and anti-inflammatory activities. Extracts of Scutellaria have also been shown to inhibit enzyme cyclooxigenase activity, suggesting an anti-inflammatory activity.

Is Cararthron as effective and safe as pharmacological therapy?

Yes. A recent 1-month pilot clinical trial compared the combination of Scutellaria baicalensis and Acacia catechu and naproxen in osteoarthritis and pain relief. There was no significant difference in types or numbers of adverse reactions between the groups.

What are the main benefits of Cararthron?

Cararthron has been used for its anti-inflammatory effect, which is a key property for pain relief in joint pain and osteoarthritis. Cararthron helps provide not only relief of pain, but also stiffness of joints and in this way improves daily activity and the quality of life. Moreover, Cararthron is a natural supplement produced from medicinal herbs used in both, traditional and ayurvedic medicine.

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