Herbs Beat Pain Drug in Study

          In an article by Fox News, a study recently presented to the World Congress in San Diego, show the results of a combination of two herbal extracts know by the name Rhulief.  In this study, that compares Rhulief, with the prescription product Celebrex in the relief of osteoarthritis.  Rhulief is made from a combination of turmeric root and boswellia extracts, both turmeric and bosellia have long been used as traditional treatments for arthritis pain relief.  At the Anugraha Medical Center in India, they have performed a comparative study.  Twenty-eight people varying in age from 18-65 years old, all with moderate osteoarthritis were subjects of this twelve-week study.  One group received the Celebrex at a dose of 100 mg twice a day, the other group received the herbal supplement Rhulief at a dose of 500mg twice daily.  At the end of the study, 93% of the subject treated with the herbal mixture could walk distances of over 1000 feet, as opposed to the 86% in the group taking the prescription drug.  The Rhulief group also reported a higher level of pain improvement or elimination, without any the complications caused by prescription drugs.  Dr. B. Anthony and Dr. R. Kizhakedath, two of the authors of this study, believe that the evidence shows that Rhulief outperformed Celebrex in everything from pain relief to joint tenderness.  The Centersfor Disease Control in Atlanta states that there are over 27 million people in America that suffer from osteoarthritis.  Osteoarthritis is a common joint disorder; it is caused by wear and tear on the joints and is characterized by stiffness and pain in the joint.  In an effort to control the pain and discomfort of osteoarthritis, people turn to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAID”s.  The NSAID’s while relieving pain can also cause damage to your gastrointestinal and cardiovascular systems, and your kidneys.  When comparing the NSAID’s to the less conventional herbal a remedy, the first thing that comes to my mind is not only the difference in expense, but also the lesser chance of harmful side effect while taking the herbal remedy.  The product Rulief is marketed in India, by is sold in the United States by EuroPharma as the product Healthy Knees and Joints.