Wintergreen For Inflammation In Dog's Joints
Author: Kristina D.
Skill: Nutritionist
Date: 11-25-2008
Views: 6,731
Word Count: 184
Questions Received: 2
Testimonial ID: 3223-OR
Brand Neutral: Yes
Scientific Studies: 5
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One of our dogs is a lab/pit mix. At about 11/2 years old, he started showing signs of problems with one of his legs. Upon taking him to the vet we were told it is a trait of labs to have bad joints.
There was no option other than to deal with it and keep the dog from extending to much stress on it. Well he loves to play and after a day of play with our other dog you could tell he was in pain. By the next morning he could barely walk and by mid day he couldn't move and was shaking in pain.
I called the vet and was told to bring him in. Since he is very large I had to wait for my husband to carry him. I did not want him to sit in pain so I thought to put oil on him might help a little. I applied about 6-8 drops of Wintergreen on his leg. Within 30 minutes he was wagging his tail and walking with no signs of pain!
These oils really are miracles in a bottle!
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| Supporting Scientific Studies | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Associated topics: puppy-/-dog-/-canine — "Idiopathic vestibular syndrome is the most common cause of peripheral vestibular disease in dogs and, despite its dramatic clinical presentation, can improve without intervention." | Link |
| 2. | Associated topics: joints — "Ruxiang (Gummi olibanum), the dried gum resin of Boswellia carterii (BC) [frankincense], has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to alleviate pain and inflammation for thousands of years.... The data show that BC extract has significant anti-arthritic and anti-inflammation effects and suggest that these effects may be mediated via the suppression of pro-inflammatory cytokines." | Link |
| 3. | Associated topics: joints — "We have demonstrated that Boswellia frereana [frankincense] prevents collagen degradation, and inhibits the production of pro-inflammatory mediators and MMPs. Due to its efficacy we propose that B. frereana should be examined further as a potential therapeutic agent for treating inflammatory symptoms associated with arthritis." | Link |
| 4. | Associated topics: puppy-/-dog-/-canine — "[T]opical fatty acids and essential oils are a useful treatment option for canine atopic dermatitis." | Link |
| 5. | Associated topics: joints — "Herbalists treat skin ailments, such as fungal infections (like candidiasis), wounds, eczema, and acne, with lavender oil. It is also used in a healing bath for joint and muscle pain. One study evaluating treatments for children with eczema found [that] it was therapeutic touch from the mother that improved symptoms; in other words, massage with and without essential oils (including lavender) both reduced the dry, scaly skin lesions. Another study found that lavender oil may improve pain control after surgery." | Link |
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