Each tablespoon contains: Aurum Muriaticum Natronatum 8X • Mercurius Corrosivus 6X • Silicea 6X • Sulphur 4X • Bryonia 3X • Colchicum 3X • Natrum Salicylicum 3X • Viscum Album 3X • Dulcamara 2X • Kalium Iodatum 2X • Betula 1X • Rubia Tinctorum 1X. Base: 20% USP Alcohol by volume.
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This is a homeopathic preparation. Homeopathy is a system of medicine established in the 19th century by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann. Its basic principles are that "like treats like" and "potentiation through dilution." For example, in homeopathy, diarrhea would be treated with an extreme dilution of a substance that normally causes diarrhea when taken in high doses.
Practitioners of homeopathy believe that more dilute preparations are more potent. Many homeopathic preparations are so diluted that they contain little or no active ingredient. Therefore, most homeopathic products are not expected to have any pharmacological effects, drug interactions, or other harmful effects. Any beneficial effects are controversial and cannot be explained by current scientific methods.
Dilutions of 1 to 10 are designated by an "X." So a 1X dilution = 1:10, 3X=1:1000; 6X=1:1,000,000. Dilutions of 1 to 100 are designated by a "C." So a 1C dilution = 1:100; 3C = 1:1,000,000. Dilutions of 24X or 12C or more contain zero molecules of the original active ingredient.
Homeopathic products are permitted for sale in the US due to legislation passed in 1938 sponsored by a homeopathic physician who was also a Senator. The law still requires that the FDA allow the sale of products listed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States. However, homeopathic preparations are not held to the same safety and effectiveness standards as conventional medicines. For more information, see the Homeopathy monograph.
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Arthritis Remedy. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of autumn crocus.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of birch.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of bryonia.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of madder.
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Arthritis Remedy. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
UNSAFE ...when consumed orally as a food or medicine. Autumn crocus is associated with significant and potentially fatal adverse effects (33947,99056,99057,99058,99059,99060,99061,111190). Accidental poisoning has occurred when the autumn crocus plant is mistaken for onions, wild garlic, or wild leeks (99057,99060).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION: UNSAFE
when used orally.
Autumn crocus is a potential mutagen and is associated with significant and potentially fatal adverse effects (500,33947,99056,99057,99058,99059,99060,99061); avoid using.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when used orally and appropriately (12). ...when applied topically and appropriately, short-term. Birch bark ointment has been used safely for up to 2 months (35655).
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid using.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when the stem is used orally or topically and appropriately (2,18).
LIKELY UNSAFE ...when the leaves or berries are used orally. The plant contains the toxic compounds solanine, solanidine, and dulcamarin (6).
CHILDREN: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally; unripe berries have caused poisonings.
A lethal dose is estimated to be 200 berries (18). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of bittersweet nightshade when used topically in children; avoid using.
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally.
The alkaloids of the plant, solasodine, soladulcine, and related compounds have been linked to birth defects in animals (6); avoid using. There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of bittersweet nightshade when used topically during pregnancy; avoid using.
LACTATION: LIKELY UNSAFE
when orally; avoid using.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of bittersweet nightshade when used topically; avoid using.
LIKELY UNSAFE ...when the root or berries are used orally (2,18). Consuming 40 berries might be fatal (18).
CHILDREN: LIKELY UNSAFE
when the root or berries are used orally (2,18).
Consuming as few as 15 berries can be fatal in children (18).
PREGNANCY: UNSAFE
when the root is used orally.
Bryonia root might have abortifacient effects (2). ...when the berries are used orally (2).
LACTATION: LIKELY UNSAFE
when the root or berries are used orally (2).
LIKELY UNSAFE ...when used orally. It is potentially carcinogenic and mutagenic (2,18,19). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of madder when used topically.
PREGNANCY: UNSAFE
when used orally because it may be a potential menstrual stimulant and a genotoxin (2,19).
LACTATION: UNSAFE
when used orally because it is a potential genotoxin (2,19).
It also can cause red-colored breast milk (2).
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Arthritis Remedy. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Avoid concomitant use of autumn crocus with colchicine. Autumn crocus contains colchicine. Concomitant use will increase the adverse effects (2).
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Theoretically, birch might interfere with diuretic therapy (512).
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Arthritis Remedy. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Autumn crocus is generally regarded as unsafe for use.
Any benefits of therapy may not outweigh the risk of toxicity. Autumn crocus contains colchicine and can cause acute poisoning. Accidental poisoning has occurred after oral ingestion when autumn crocus is mistaken for onions, wild garlic, or wild leeks (99057,99060). Long-term use of prescription colchicine is associated with agranulocytosis, aplastic anemia, and peripheral neuritis (6).
Topically, handling fresh slices of autumn crocus corms can cause finger numbness (6).
Cardiovascular ...Predominant cardiovascular symptoms of oral autumn crocus poisoning include tachycardia, hypotension, and reduced cardiac output (99057,99058,99059,99060,111190). Arrhythmias can also occur, and cardiovascular collapse, refractory cardiogenic shock, or sudden asystole have been reported as causes of death within 30-72 hours after poisoning (33947,99057,99058,99059). Acute myocardial injury is associated with an elevated troponin 1 level, which can be used as a marker of severe toxicity (111190).
Dermatologic ...Alopecia has been reported during the recovery phase from acute oral autumn crocus poisoning, about 7-21 days after oral ingestion (33947,99057,99060).
Endocrine ...Predominant endocrine symptoms of autumn crocus poisoning include metabolic acidosis, hyponatremia, hypocalcemia, and hypoglycemia (99057,99058).
Gastrointestinal ...Gastrointestinal symptoms are often the first signs of autumn crocus poisoning and include burning of the mouth, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and ileus. These symptoms typically occur within 2-12 hours after oral ingestion, with early onset indicating a poorer prognosis (33947,99056,99057,99058,99059,99060,111190). Pancreatitis has also been reported with severe autumn crocus poisoning (33947,99057). In fatal cases of poisoning, the gastrointestinal mucosa is inflamed and the intestinal villi are found to be shortened and blunted (99057,99059).
Hematologic ...Predominant hematologic symptoms of autumn crocus poisoning include pancytopenia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia or leukocytosis, and coagulopathy (33947,99056,99058,99059,99060). Long-term use of colchicine, a constituent of autumn crocus, is associated with aplastic anemia (6).
Hepatic ...Predominant hepatic symptoms of autumn crocus poisoning include elevated liver function tests (LFTs) and liver failure with necrosis (33947,99056,99057,99058,99059).
Musculoskeletal ...Autumn crocus poisoning can cause rhabdomyolysis, with serum myoglobin and creatine kinase elevated to twice the upper limit of normal (111190).
Neurologic/CNS
...Predominant neurologic symptoms of autumn crocus poisoning include hemiparesis, encephalopathy, brain edema, coma, and death (99056,99057,99059).
Peripheral neuropathy has occurred as a long-term consequence of autumn crocus poisoning (33947,111190).
Topically, handling fresh slices of autumn crocus corms can cause finger numbness (6).
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...Predominant pulmonary symptoms of autumn crocus poisoning include tachypnea, respiratory distress or failure, and pleural effusions (99057,99058,99059,33947). Some patients require mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for life support (99060).
Renal ...Predominant renal symptoms of autumn crocus poisoning include acute renal failure and anuria, with elevated serum creatinine (33947,99056,99058,111190).
General
...Birch and birch pollen can cause allergic reactions (12192,35630,35666,97762,97763,97764).
Topically, birch bark, leaves and sap may cause allergic contact dermatitis (35666,97763).
Dermatologic ...Topically, a case of allergic contact dermatitis has been reported for a 51-year-old man who had been applying a cream containing 5% birch bark extract for 4 months prior to the reaction. The constituent betulin was considered to be the most likely cause (97763). Crushed birch leaves and fresh birch sap may also cause allergic contact dermatitis (35666).
Immunologic ...Birch and birch pollen can cause allergic reactions (12192,35630,35666,97762,97763,97764). Treatment of birch pollen allergy can involve immunotherapy with birch pollen extract given sublingually and by the oral vestibular route (97762).
General
...When used orally, the leaves and berries of bittersweet nightshade may be unsafe.
There is limited information available about the adverse effects of the stem of bittersweet nightshade when used in medicinal amounts.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: The leaves and berries can cause toxicity, including circulatory and respiratory depression, convulsions, cyanosis, diarrhea, dilated pupils, gastrointestinal bleeding, headache, scratchy throat, speech difficulties, subnormal temperature, vertigo, vomiting, and even death.
Cardiovascular ...Orally, bittersweet nightshade leaf and berry can cause circulatory depression (6).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, bittersweet nightshade leaf and berry can cause diarrhea, gastrointestinal bleeding, scratchy throat, vomiting and (6).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, bittersweet nightshade leaf and berry can cause convulsions, headache, speech difficulties, subnormal temperature, and vertigo (6).
Ocular/Otic ...Orally, bittersweet nightshade leaf and berry can cause dilated pupils (6).
Pulmonary/Respiratory ...Orally, bittersweet nightshade leaf and berry can cause cyanosis and respiratory depression (6).
General
...Orally, bryonia root can cause dizziness, vomiting, convulsions, colic, bloody diarrhea, abortion, nervous excitement, and kidney damage.
Large doses of bryonia can cause anuria, collapse, paralysis, and death (2). Bryonia berries can be fatal when taken orally; 40 berries can be fatal in adults, and 15 berries can be fatal in children (18).
Topically, skin contact with fresh bryonia may cause irritation (19).
Dermatologic ...Topically, skin contact with fresh bryonia may cause irritation (19).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, bryonia root can cause vomiting, colic, and bloody diarrhea (2).
Genitourinary ...Orally, bryonia root can cause abortion (2). Large doses of bryonia can cause anuria and death (2).
Musculoskeletal ...Orally, large doses of bryonia can cause paralysis and death (2).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, bryonia root can cause dizziness, convulsions, and nervous excitement (2). Large doses of bryonia can cause paralysis and death (2).
Renal ...Orally, bryonia root can cause kidney damage (2). Large doses of bryonia can cause anuria and death (2).
Other ...Orally, bryonia berries can be fatal. Consuming 40 berries can be fatal in adults and as few as 15 berries can be fatal in children (18).
General
...There is currently a limited amount of information available about the adverse effects of madder.
Orally, madder can cause red colored urine, saliva, and perspiration (2). There is some concern that madder can stain contact lenses. Advise patients to be cautious (6002).
Topically, contact dermatitis has been reported while handling madder (20044).
Dermatologic ...Orally, madder can cause red-colored perspiration (2).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, madder can cause red-colored saliva (2).
Genitourinary ...Orally, madder can cause red-colored urine (2).
Immunologic ...A case of contact dermatitis has been reported in a woman who handled madder while working in the garden (20044).
Ocular/Otic ...There is some concern that madder can stain contact lenses (6002).