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Question:

Does applying comfrey gel reduce arthritis pain better than taking a placebo?

Answer:

Yes
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MedHead Message:

Comfrey gel actually may assist in pain reduction of knee joint pain according to some studies.

References:

1. Cameron, M. et. al. Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2013, Issue 5. Art. No.: CD010538. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010538.

 

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