Ayurchem Artec Ointment- Benefits, Ingredients, Indications, Dosage, Usage, Preparation, Side effects, Equivalent Medicines, Research Papers

Artec ointment is an Ayurvedic patent formulation that can be effectively used for pain relief. It is a cream-based formulation and can facilitate deeper tissue penetration which aids in effectively reducing pain associated with injuries or joint disorders like Rheumatoid arthritis. Pain due to inflammatory conditions and muscle spasms also get significant relief. So it acts as a rubefacient and analgesic.

INDICATIONS

This ointment is specifically indicated in,

• Pain in joints, muscles, inflammation of joints
• Sprain
• Frozen shoulder
• Neuro-muscular pain

INGREDIENTS

Sl. No	Drugs	Latin name	Properties
1	Raasna	Alpinia galanga	It cures inflammation, pain and is specifically indicated in conditions of vitiated vata dosha
2	Guggul	Commiphora wightii	Useful in healing fracture, pain due to injury, enormous effect in the musculoskeletal system and potent anti-inflammatory.
3	Vatsanab	Aconitum ferox	It is a potent anti-inflammatory and helps the drug to circulate the body. It acts as a catalyst and helps other ingredients to provide quick action
4	Dhatura	Dhatura metel	It helps to relieve pain and inflammation on external application
5	Nirgunti	Vitex negundo	Relives muscle and arthritic related pain
6	Oil wintergreen	Gaultheria procumbens	Useful in painful conditions like headache, neuromuscular pain, arthritis.
7	Pepper mint Phool	Mentha piperita	Relieves pain
8	Oil Nilgiri	Eucalyptus globulus	Pain-relieving in arthritic conditions
9	Oil lemongrass	Cymbopogon citratus	Anti-inflammatory

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Gently apply on the affected area and a soothing massage can be done. It is desirable to avoid vigorous massage in case of injury. Mild fomentation is also desirable in case of the sprain.

SIDE EFFECTS

No side effects or adverse reactions were reported. But in some cases due to sensitive skin, some irritation may occur and in such cases discontinue the use.

EXERCISE

In cases of acute pain like injury or sprain it is not advisable to do the exercises. But in chronic muscle pain or joint diseases stretching exercises and joint movements can be done.

MANUFACTURER

Ayurchem Medicine Manufacturer

RESEARCH WORKS

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2210803320300385

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/232050181_Anti-Inflammatory_Activity_of_Pluchea_lanceolata_Isolation_of_an_Active_Principle