Phyto Nova Tension Headache - Natural Headache Relief
20 vegetarian capsules
This all natural headache relief product from Phyto Nova has been researched and formulated to combine three key South African medicinal plants, Siphonochilus aethiopicus (African Ginger), Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil's Claw) and Xysmalobium undulatum (Uzara).
In combination, Phyto Nova Tension Headache has three great natural actions:
- Analgesic - pain relief
- Anti-inflammatory - soothing the inflamed areas
- Relaxant - to help you relax and reduce tension
- The drug free product gives very rapid relief in simple and tension headache, without side effects. It has not been formulated to treat migraine headache.
Directions for use
Take one to two capsules as necessary with a glass of water. Do not exceed six capsules per day. Preferably taken on an empty stomach. Do not take continuously for longer than ten days. If symptoms persist consult your doctor or other registered healthcare professional.
Contraindications
Do not use during pregnancy. As with most natural health supplements, and many modern drugs, safety during pregnancy has not been established. Use while breast feeding should be discussed with your doctor or other registered healthcare professional. Not suitable for children.
Cautions
Store below 25ºC in a dry place
Keep out of the reach of children
Side Effects
None known
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Harpagophytum procumbens (Devil's Claw)
Devil's Claw has a long history of traditional use for treating painful and inflammatory conditions. Indeed many published scientific studies have demonstrated the efficacy of Harpagophytum as a safe and effective anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving natural medicine. After Pelargonium sidoides, Devil's Claw is the most widely used South African natural medicine in Europe.
The most recent study, by Huang et al., 2006, again confirms these pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory activities activities. The study suggests that the inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 and inducible nitric oxide by harpagoside, a key active phytochemical in Devil's Claw, involves suppression of NF-kappaB activation, which in turn inhibits inflammation and subsequent pain.
Siphonochilus aethiopicus (African Ginger)
African Ginger has been used medicinally for centuries for safely treating headache, pain and inflammation. The plant belongs to the Ginger family, but has a completely different phytochemical profile to the domestic ginger used in cooking. Scientific studies to understand the chemistry and pharmacology of the plant are still in progress. Lindsey et al., 1999, demonstrated that African Ginger (Siphonochilus) has among the highest cyclooxygenase-1 inhibitory activity of ten medicinal plants tested.
Xysmalobium (Uzara)
Xysmalobium (Uzara) has a long history of use in South Africa for treating mild stress and anxiety. Only recently have scientific studies started to investigate the pharmacology of this important plant.
Tension Headache product for the treatment of Dysmennorhoea
The ingredients of the Tension Headache product have been traditionally used for the treatment of dysmennorhoea. There is also scientific evidence to support the use of these products as analgesics for menstrual cramps. Siphonochilus aethiopicus (African Ginger) specifically has been shown to inhibit cyclooxygenase, and thus inhibits prostaglandin synthesis, which reduces uterine contraction.
