Most of the health problems in general would reveal pain as one of the early symptoms. Certain problems like arthritis, cervical spondylitis, sports-pain and muscle cramp due to over exertion of the muscles etc. do causes varying degrees of pain and such pain might last for prolonged period of time.
NSAID and Non- NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs) are the drugs essential for the management of the chronic pain. Renal and liver impairment is on increase due to the prolonged use of NSAID and Non- NSAID group of drugs. To minimize the dose and frequency of use of such drugs a supportive medicament is essential.
Plants have always been a reliable and important source of bioactive compounds used to treat several diseases, and thus play a central role in human health. One of the most common conditions for which adults use herbal medicine is pain.
Pain has always been a cause of concern to humans who searched for a remedy from natural sources, mostly from plants. In this respect, substances that relieve pain (algesia) can be described as analgesics (painkillers). Chemically diverse structures have been identified as pain relievers; they relieve pain through various mechanisms and act either centrally (opioids receptor agonism) or peripherally.
Thus herbal medicines can be used as an alternative to or in combination with conventional pain management approaches. Efficacy and safety are assessed through clinical studies on pain relief. Ensuing herb–drug interactions of synergistic effects with thorough understanding for formualtion.
Akshun- Lotion for Pain Relief is formulated to give quick relief from pain. It is formulated as bathing lotion. The siddha medicines such as Clerodendron phlomoides, Cardiospermum helicacabum,Cinnamonum camphora and Mentha piperata are immobilized and encapsulated in the formulation and during bathing they instantly get released and permeate to the skin. This results in immediate and instant relief from pain.
The bathing lotion base replaces the need for other cleansers. The clinical evaluation of AKSHUN was done and results of the clinical trial has shown that Akshun is effective and the effect was long lasting in most of the patients participated in the clinical trial.
Uniqueness
Herbal actives are immobilized and encapsulated in AKSHUN and during bath get released instantly and permeate into the skin. This results in immediate and instant relief from pain.
Mechanism of Action
- Thazhutazhai (Clerodendrum phlomoidis) has anti-inflammatory, Analgesic and anti-arthritic effect. The herb extracts are proven to act on the protein levels and mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines TNF, IL-1 and IL-6 and were decreased significantly.
- Mudakkatran (Cardiospermum helicacabum) also called as “natural cortisone” documented to suppress the production of TNF-alpha and Nitric oxide there by shows anti-arthritic and anti-inflammatory effect. Effective for joint pains.
- Karpuram (Cinnamomum camphora): Effective for arthritis and pain
Camphor is used topically to increase local blood flow and as a “counterirritant,” which reduces pain and swelling by causing irritation
- Puthina (Mentha piperata): Contain analgesic and effective for sprains and spasm. It gives cooling effect.
Usage Instructions
- Apply Akshun on the painful areas and entire body
- Wash off after 5 minutes with lukewarm water
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For those who suffer from generalized and chronic pain, daily use of Akshun is recommended.
Caution: Avoid use of the lotion on the face /eye/hair, mucous membranes, genital areas and over any open cuts or wounds.
For external use only. Store in a cool dry place. Replace cap tightly after use.