HERBAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATMENT OF BACK PAIN
The present invention encompasses compositions and methods for reducing back pain in a subject.
1 . A method for reducing back pain in a subject, the method comprising
a) identifying a subject in need of treatment for back pain, and
b) administering composition A to the subject, wherein composition A comprises witch hazel extract and leaves, arnica ( Arnica montana ), rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ), lavender ( Lavendula officinalis ), and lobelia ( Lobelia inflata ).
2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the lobelia is substituted with comfrey ( Symphytum officnate ).
3 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the lavender is substituted with ginger ( Zingiber officinale ).
4 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the subject has back pain that has not resolved following a rest period.
5 . The method of claim 4 , wherein the rest period is about 30 days.
6 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the back pain is refractory back pain.
7 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the back pain is eliminated.
8 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the subject is an equine.
9 . The method of claim 8 , wherein the back pain is in the third quadrant of an equine.
10 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered daily.
11 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered for at least a week.
12 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered for two weeks.
13 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered for greater than two weeks.
14 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered during known risk factors for back pain selected from the group consisting of heavy exercising, high stress activities, traveling, training, and competition.
15 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered following exercise.
16 . The method of claim 1 , further comprising administering standard treatments for back pain.