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Discussion on Boswellia for arthritis
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Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 1999 - 9:49 am:
Has anyone used or have a dosage level for boswellia in horses with arthritis? My 33yo gelding has a big stiff knee, and I don't want to keep him on bute. Devil's claw helps, but I've heard that boswellia is an anti-inflammatory useful in human and dog arthritis. Appreciate any info.
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Posted on Tuesday, Jun 22, 1999 - 5:41 pm:
have u tried some dmso and absorbine at 50% each relief wll be swift leave unwrapped for 2 days and then wrap with sheet cotton plastic wrap a standing no bow pillow wrap and than some flannell bandages the whole process takes 3 min. use gloves and cotton to apply.it will reduce the swelling and relieve the presure give your horse a carrott4 me okyour friend faastfoe ps. put some kyan pepper on the bandages or a product called rap last
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Posted on Wednesday, Jun 23, 1999 - 7:53 am:
Careful with a 50/50 dose of dmso and absorbine, I have seen it scurff horses and under bandages create a burn. Janet, what is the starting percentage of your DMSO that you then cut half with Absorbine.
DrO
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Posted on Wednesday, Jun 23, 1999 - 3:23 pm:
dear DrO how did i know u would say that ....thats why i have suggested bandages off for 2 days .i am very successful with this combo using 99.7%strength dmso .your horse will feel heat folowe d by some relief i have used this at least 50 times with no bad effects or burning certainly alot less that a blistering .one thing about the track u come accross alot of tricks that work so if i can share them please take advantage one thing make sure the area is scrubbed cleam with cammamile soap ok ....
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Posted on Thursday, Jun 24, 1999 - 2:39 pm:
Thanks, Janet. I'll try it, but since he's on turnout, can't wrap him; presumably it'll not be quite as long-lasting without. Will apply sparingly to make sure doesn't scurf/burn. Would something like EPF or liniment gel with benzocaine work as well?
Judy
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Posted on Thursday, Jun 24, 1999 - 6:22 pm:
dear judy do that but dont use benzo caine its to short acting dont waste your time the treatment i recommededworks better if u do it for a full week when used on humans with arthritic conditions they experienced less pain each day and movement this was with 25%
gel dmso i suggest u read DrO artice on dmso its great ....if your not a member the article is worth 20 bucks alone sincerely
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Posted on Thursday, Jun 24, 1999 - 6:39 pm:
judy dont use anything tha is a counter irritant absorbine is used to sooth by giving the nerve ending stimulation and mixed signals we dont wnt to burn the leg up by using iodine or some heavy spirts which is contained in alot of brace ...tightner ...liniments all the same ...also the aroma has a very nice calming effect the dmso is the anti inflamitory ok friend ,,.
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