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    Counter-irritant

    Action:Counter-irritant
    Synonym:antipruritic
    • Definition
    • Indications
    • Treatments
    • Systems
    • References

    Definition

    Counter-irritant

    Indications

    • Arthritis
    • Muscle pain (Myalgia)
    • Neuropathy
    • Insect bites

    Treatments

    Topically - essential oils from the following plants
    • Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
    • Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens)
    • Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
    • Camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora)
    • Juniper (Juniperus communis)

    Systems

    • Musculoskeletal
    • Skin

    References

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    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

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    Counter-irritant

    Action:Counter-irritant
    Synonym:antipruritic

    Definition

    Counter-irritant

    Indications

    • Arthritis
    • Muscle pain (Myalgia)
    • Neuropathy
    • Insect bites

    Treatments

    Topically - essential oils from the following plants
    • Peppermint (Mentha piperita)
    • Cayenne (Capsicum frutescens)
    • Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)
    • Camphor laurel (Cinnamomum camphora)
    • Juniper (Juniperus communis)

    Systems

    • Musculoskeletal
    • Skin

    References

    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

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