London, 3rd September 2005
The official journal of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, The Pharmaceutical Journal, today published an independent review suggesting that herbal Arnica is “a useful first aid treatment”.
The review of existing literature examined both clinical and non-clinical studies on Arnica to determine its efficacy as a symptomatic treatment for ailments such as bruising, soft tissue injury, insect bites and rheumatoid complaints amongst others. The paper concluded that “in respect of herbal Arnica, there is a significant amount of non-clinical and clinical studies supporting its mode of action and clinical usefulness”.
The paper also examined studies on homeopathic Arnica and concluded that more clinical research was needed before firm conclusions could be made regarding its efficacy.
Robert Wilson, chairman of Nelsonbach said of the review: “As manufacturers of Arnicare, the UK’s biggest selling Arnica cream, we wholeheartedly welcome this review. Arnica is one of our most popular products, with a long history of safe and effective use. Nelsonbach is committed to playing its part in delivering a stronger and more appropriate evidence base for the safety and efficacy of natural medicines.”
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For further information, please contact:
Kiren Ali on 020 7072 4269 / kali@gciuk.com
Andrew Stevens on 020 7072 4171 / astevens@gciuk.com
Christina Chale on 020 7072 4268 / cchale@gciuk.com
Notes to editor:
Founded in 1860, Nelsonbach is a family-owned business with a long-standing commitment to supplying high quality, effective natural medicines. Their brands are sold all over the world and include Rescue™ Remedy, Bach™ Original Flower Remedies, Nelsons Arnicare™, Nelsons Teetha™, Nelsons™ Homeopathy, Spatone™ and Nice 'n Clear™.
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Nelsonbach prides itself on making the highest quality complementary medicines and natural healthcare products as widely available as possible, thereby providing a wider choice of safe and effective healthcare options for consumers
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Nelsonbach is committed to playing its part in delivering a stronger and more appropriate evidence base for the safety and efficacy of complementary and alternative medicines.
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Nelsonbach recognises and actively supports the need for appropriate regulation of complementary medicines and natural healthcare in order to protect the consumer
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Nelsonbach is a passionate advocate of an integrated approach to healthcare that draws on safe complementary and alternative treatments as well as mainstream pharmacological medicines
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