Jointcare Gel is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by BACFO pharmaceuticals, Noida- New Delhi. It is used for arthritis, spondylitis and musculo-skelatal disorders.
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Uses of Jointcare Gel:
- It is especially formulated to facilitate easy application and fast absorption by using combination of herbal extracts and natural essential oil with natural gel base.
- Peppermint oil provides relief from pain.
- Eucalyptus oil has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties, hence relieves muscle pain.
- Cinnamomum oil is also anti-inflammatory helps in removing stiffness of muscle.
- Kapoor oil helps to ease inflammation and joint pain.
- In conjunction with other oils, it can help deliver a fast and efficient action on muscle.
- Punarnava and Nirgundi are well known for anti-inflammatory action.
- Rakta maricha blocks the pain signals there by useful in pain relieving.
- Quickly penetrates through the skin and provides a long lasting relief in painful, inflamed and immobilized joints.
- For quick relief intake of Jointcare Tablet along with this is advised.
Composition
Composition of Jointcare Gel:
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Each 30 gm contains-
- Gel base q.s.
- Gandhapuro taila (Gaultheria fragrantissima)- 4.12 ml
- Peppermint oil (Menthe piperita)- 2.25 ml
- Castor root Eranda (Ricinus communis extract)– 0.90 ml – Castor root, seeds and leaves are extensively used in Ayurvedic treatments, both for externally and internally. Castor is aphrodisiac, relieves pain and useful in neurological disorders.
- Derived from Nirgundi (Vitex nigundo)– 0.3 gm, Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa)- 0.3 gm, Capsicum annum- 0.045 gm
- Karpoora (Cinnamom camphora)– 0.75 ml – Camphor is a rare herb which, being coolant, balances Kapha Dosha and reduces fat and cholesterol levels. Camphor used for medicinal use is slightly different than the camphor used in Pooja / Spiritual practices. In the market, you get the edible camphor usually in powder form. Though modern science categorizes it as unsafe for oral consumption, in a very low specified dose, it is useful in certain diseases.
- Cinnamom oil (Cinnamom zylanicum)- 0.375 ml
- Turpentine oil (Pinus longifolia)- 0.27 ml
- Jatiphala-nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)– 0.12 ml – Jaiphal – Nutmeg is an aphrodisiac, digestive tonic, very useful even with external application in case of headache, useful in cough, cold, asthma and more.
- Eucalyptus oil (Eucalyptus globulus)- 0.75 ml
Indication
Indication of Jointcare Gel:
- Arthritis
- Spondylitis
- Musculo-skeletal disorder.
Bursitis, - Bursitis trochanterica,
- Shoulder dislocation pain
- Post viral fever, when the patient complains of body, muscle and joint pains
Dose
Dosage of Jointcare Gel:
Gently apply the gel on affected area 2-3 times a day, or as directed by the physician.
Side effects, package
Side effects of Jointcare Gel:
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
Keep out of reach of children.
Package size & Price:
Tube of 30 gm.
Rs. 62.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Shilpa Ramdas BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Ayurvedic Physician, Easy Ayurveda Hospital