With Clove, Arnica, Menthol and Camphor
A strong counterirritant-style balm intended to create cooling/warming sensory distraction on intact skin.
Documented principal compounds: Eugenol (clove); helenalin-type sesquiterpene lactones (arnica); menthol; camphor.
Menthol has proof-of-concept human neuropathic-pain evidence and acts at TRPM8. Eugenol has local anesthetic/analgesic evidence; camphor modulates TRP channels. Arnica trial results are mixed.
Evidence strength: Menthol: preliminary human evidence.
Safety and use boundaries: Never use on broken skin, under tight occlusion or with heat. Camphor can be toxic if swallowed; keep from children. Clove/arnica can irritate or sensitize. Patch Test before wide use.
With Clove, Arnica, Menthol and Camphor
A strong counterirritant-style balm intended to create cooling/warming sensory distraction on intact skin.
Documented principal compounds: Eugenol (clove); helenalin-type sesquiterpene lactones (arnica); menthol; camphor.
Menthol has proof-of-concept human neuropathic-pain evidence and acts at TRPM8. Eugenol has local anesthetic/analgesic evidence; camphor modulates TRP channels. Arnica trial results are mixed.
Evidence strength: Menthol: preliminary human evidence.
Safety and use boundaries: Never use on broken skin, under tight occlusion or with heat. Camphor can be toxic if swallowed; keep from children. Clove/arnica can irritate or sensitize. Patch Test before wide use.