Information about Dr. Reckeweg R-61 Rheumatic Ointment
Dr. Reckeweg R-61 Rheumatic Ointment is a useful remedy to treat joint pain-associated disorders.
Size: 85 gm
Product Origin: Germany
Key Benefits:
- It is used to treat Lumbago, sciatica, backache associated with degenerative conditions.
- It may also be used in rheumatic processes such as is found in chondritis, osteochondritis and osteo-arthritis.
- It works on acute and muscular rheumatism.
- It also treats ankylosing spondylitis, cervical and lumbar syndrome, brachialgia, intercostal neuralgia (fibrositis) and sciatica.
- It can relieve chronically inflamed tendons, ligaments and joints of rheumatic origin.
Key Ingredients
- Berberis vulgaris
- Camphora (oleos)
- Dulcamara
- Nux vomica
- Oleum Gaultheriae
- Oleum Lavendulae
- Oleum Pini silvestris
- Rhododendron
- Rhus Toxicodendron
- Unguentum Alcoholum lanae
Directions For Use:
- Apply ointment over the affected areas repeatedly.
Additional Information:
Ingredients:
- Berberis vulgaris D1 0.1 g, Camphora (oleos) D3 1 g, Dulcamara D1 0.1 g, Nux vomica D1 0.1 g, Oleum Gaultheriae 10% 3.5 g, Oleum Lavendulae 1 g, Oleum Pini silvestris 10% 2 g, Rhododendron D1 0.1 g, Rhus Toxicodendron D1 0.1 g, Unguentum Alcoholum lanae ad 100 g.
Mode of action:
- The hyperaemic action is intensified by the addition of nicotinic acid benzylester. The individual remedies are potentised with Oleum Pini thus achieving a larger surface action and a better absorption of the plant extracts through the skin. The symptomatology of the ingredients is synonymous with that of the oral administration (R-11).
- Berberis: Backache with great weakness.
- Dulcamara: Neuralgic pains in limbs and joints of rheumatic origin together with stiffness, particularly caused by sitting on cold surfaces.
- Nux vomica: Spine feels as if broken, worse from sitting, worse at night and in the morning when getting up.
- Rhododendron: Rheumatism of small joints. Pain worse before rain and thunderstorms.
- Rhus Tox.: Tearing and drawing pain of rheumatic origin in all limbs and joints. Worse at rest and at night. Better from continued motion.
Remarks:
- Prescribe R-11 additionally for internal use.
