2. JOINT SPARAINS e.g. Sprained ankles,
fingers and wrists.
3. REPETITIVE STRAIN INJURIES e.g. Tennis Elbow
4. TENDINITIS (Inflammed Tendons)
5. CONTUSIONS and BRUISES
The herbs used in the
formulation of TETDA have been used by traditional CHINESE MEDICAL
PRACTITIONERS for generations. Theses herbs possess many medicinal
properties which have yet to be discovered by WESTERN MEDICINE. Modern medical
research has only begun to elucidate some of the medicinal properties of theses
herbs. Recent research has shown that the herbs used in the manufacture of TETDA
possess compounds which have the following properties:
a.They
are anti-inflammatory. Theses compounds act to inhibit the migration of white
cells thereby inhibiting local buildup of white cell metabolites which can
produce pain and swelling of the affected area.
b.They
have analgesic properties. Theses compounds act directly to recuce pain.
c.They
promote clot dissolution. This helps in the faster resolution of he
discolouration caused by bruising.
d.They
increase local blood flow. This is important for (a) removal of any buildup of
toxins (e.g. lactic acid) in the local area, relieving muscle stiffness and
increasing mobility; and (b) for the removal of cellular debris thus
promotinghealing.
e.They
also directly promote healing of the injury thus decreasing the amount of “rest
time” required for full recovery from the injury.
The injured area
is first warmed and TETDA is applied directly to the site of injury and rubbed
in gently. Warming of the injured area increases the absorption of TETDA into
the injury site. There it begins to work directly on the injury to promote
healing. Normal treatment of Muscula-‘skeletal injuries involve resting of the
injury combined with the use of ice packs and ingestion of anti-inflammatories.
Ingestion of anti-inflammatories has been known to cause gastro-intestinal upset.
This does not happen with TETDA since it is only applies locally. TETDA can be
a valuable adjunct to the normal treatment of Musculo-Skeletal injuries to help
speed recovery.