Dr. Arthritis

This "INFORMATION SHEET" has been compiled by ZYTRON SPORTS INJURY PRODUCTS, INC. to aid interested consumers in understanding a little about how and why DR. ARHRITIS  works so well.  We will discuss some of the past scientific and external uses for the various ingredients in this product.  The intended use of DR. ARTHRITIS is clearly stated on the label. Do not use DR. ARTHRITIS for any other purpose than what is stated on the label.

EUCALYPTUS OIL

Eucalyptus oil has been used for centuries in the treatment of arthritic conditions, as well as aromatherapy.

CAMPHOR

Camphor has been used as antipruritic (relieving or preventing itching).  It has anti-infective properties (counteracting infection).  Camphor is used externally as a rubefacient (reddens the skin, producing hyperemia/increased blood supply) and analgesic (relieving pain) in such conditions as myalgia, fibrositis, lumbago and neuralgia. Camphor is also a counterirritant (diverts the attention of the patient from the pain.  The basic mechanism is irritation that produces warmth and redness).   Counterirritants are used for relief of pain of muscular aches, sprains, neuralgia, arthritis and similar conditions.  Camphor produces a thermal effect when rubbed on the skin.

MENTHOL

Menthol has been used as a topical antipruritic, local analgesic, local anesthetic and an antiseptic.  Menthol provides relief from itching by substituting a thermal sensation for that of itching.  In headache and other forms of neuralgia, the external application of menthol frequently produces a considerable degree of relief.   It has been used to control superficial inflammations such as boils, or carbuncles.   Menthol is also a counterirritant.  When locally applied, menthol stimulates a thermal effect, and depresses the sensation of pain.

BENZYL ALCOHOL

Benzyl Alcohol has antiseptic, antimicrobial (killing microorganisms or suppresses their multiplication and growth) and bacteriostatic (inhibits the growth or multiplication of bacteria) properties.  It works as a local anesthetic (loss of sensation of pain).

EUGENOL

Eugenol has been used as an analgesic and as an anesthetic.

THYMOL

Thymol is antipruritic, anti-infective, anti-fungal, antiseptic and works as a local anesthetic.

WITCH HAZEL

Witch Hazel has been used as a mild astringent and has local sedative properties.   It is used as a cooling application to sprains and bruises, as a hemostatic for small superficial wounds, and for minor skin irritation.

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL

Isopropyl Alcohol has been used as an anti-infective, antiseptic and rubefacient.   It is bacteriacidal (destroys bacteria).

ALOE

Aloe was known in ancient times, as far back as the time of Alexander the Great, and mentioned in the works of Dioscorides and of Celsus.  As far back as the 16th and 17th centuries, aloe was used locally in the treatment of wounds and burns.  It has also been used in the treatment of x-ray burns during the 20th century.