Improved anti-inflammatory herbal compsn. and method of use

Abstract

An orally or topically administered composition capable of reducing inflammation in animals, preferably humans, suffering from inflammation, contains a therapeutically effective amount of a post-supercritical carbon dioxide alcoholic extract of ginger; therapeutically effective amounts of supercritical carbon dioxide extracts of rosemary, turmeric, oregano and ginger (preferably certified organic ginger); and therapeutically effective amounts of hydroalcoholic extracts of holy basil, turmeric, scutellariae baicalensis, rosemary, green tea, huzhang, Chinese goldthread, and barberry. The composition is preferably orally administered on a daily basis for at least about 4 weeks.

Description

Background of the invention [0001] The present invention relates to herbal compositions. More specifically, the present invention relates to a herbal composition capable of reducing bone and joint inflammation in animals, especially humans. The present invention also relates to methods of reducing bone and joint inflammation in animals, especially humans, using the above herbal compositions. [0002] Arthritic diseases including rheumatism, osteoarthritis, dysplasia, lupus, bursitis and gout are all characterized by inflammation and pain in the bones, joints, muscles and associated connective tissues. Most species are progressive. Bone and joint inflammation is a torment for animals and humans. People with inflammation experience pain and discomfort, and may lose the ability to use inflamed joints effectively in old age. Therefore, the goal of treatments for bone or joint inflammation is to relieve pain and discomfort, and to restore the use of the inflamed joint. [0003...

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