ORGANIC INDIA Newsletter
January-March 2008   


EFFECTIVE FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, PERI-ARTHRITIS, OSTEOARTHRITIS, GOUT AND OTHER ACUTE OR CHRONIC INFLAMMATORY CONDITIONS OF THE JOINTS.

  • Tuberous black fragrant roots of Motha (Cyperus rotundus) have been extensively studied for their anti-inflammatory activity in animals and man for the last three decades. Its usefulness in a variety of arthritis condition has been proven.(Singh, et al.,1986)
  • Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) and Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) offer adaptogenic, anti-stress, anxiolytic, anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic and analgesic effect. (Bhargava and Singh, 1981).

The combination of herbs in FlexibilityTM makes a strong anti-arthritic herbal medicine for treatment of rheumatoid, osteo and other arthritic conditions. The formula is slow acting and may be combined safely with. short-term rescue analgesics. However, when continued for a period one month to One year, FlexibilityTM has the capacity to markedly red, ice the further development of disease especially in cases of rheumatoid arthritis. The nutritional value of these herbs is highly beneficial as well.

References

  1. Bhargava K.P. and Singh N. Anti-stress; Activity of Ocimum sanctum (Liver). Ind. J. Med. Res., 1981,73:443-451.
  2. Singh N., Singh S.P., Dixit K.S., Kohli R.P. and Saxena R.C. A Placebo controlled clinical trial of Cyperus rotundus, Withania somnifera and their combinations in cases of Rheumatoid arthritis. Proceeding of International Seminar on Clinical Pharmacology in Developing Countries. 1986,2:18-21.

Composition
 Each 325 mg capsule contains:

  • Withaniasomnifera (Ashwagandha) 95mg
  • Ocimumsanctum (Tulsi) 30mg
  • Cyperus rotundus (Motha) 200mg

Flexibility™

  • Improves joint mobility and repairs joints.
  • Modifies autoimmune responses in rheumatoid arthritis cases.
  • Decreases morning stiffness.
  • Reduces inflammatory swelling of the joints, reduces pain, improves grips strength (muscle power).
  • Is compatible with modern therapeutic agents (pain killers).
  • Is a gastro friendly formula.
DOUBLE BLIND PLACEBO CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL







  • N. Singh et al., presented at World Conference of Pharmacology IUPHAR Sydney, 1987.
  • A clinical Study of three years with FlexibityTM at IIHM proved similar and improved effect of this combination (N. Singh & Co. Workers 2001).




Clinical Trial Conducted in International Institute of Herbal Medicine (Figure 6&7)




Dosage: 1-2 capsules, twice a day, preferably immediately after meals with a glass of water, for a minimum period of 1 month upto several months. Can betaken for any length of time without adverse side effects. Clinically tested safe to be taken as an adjunct with allopathic medicine.

Packing: Bottle containing 60capsules, blister pack containing 10 caps.

The herbs we use in our formulas are organically grown in pollution free environment without the use of artificial chemicals. We use high potency whole herbs rather than chemical extracts, thus preserving the full range of beneficial constituents naturally present in each herb.

We present our formulas in capsules rather than tablets to preserve plant tissue and allow complete digestion.

We use only vegetarian capsules. We are the first in India to offer herbs in pure vegetable cellulose capsules, whereas other companies use gelatin capsules made from animal by-products.