Application of dried nettle to the skin
AssigneeDonald E. Scott
InventorDonald E. Scott
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Abstract
The invention is directed to a composition and method in which dried stinging nettle is applied to the skin proximate a pain site to alleviate pain associated with various inflammatory conditions. The characteristic sting of the stinging nettle is absent in the dried nettle of the composition and method.
Claims12
A method of alleviating or inhibiting pain associated with inflammation relating to arthritis, musculoskeletal injury, or hemorrhoids in a mammal, comprising the step of:
- applying a portion of a dried stinging nettle plant to an area of the skin of the mammal proximate a pain site.
The method of daim 1, wherein the arthritis is located at a pain site selected from the group consisting of a knee joint, an elbow joint, a shoulder, the spinal column, and combinations thereof.
A method of alleviating or inhibiting pain associated with inflammation relating to arthritis, musculoskeletal injury, or hemorrhoids in a mammal, the method comprising the steps of:
- applying a portion of dried stinging nettle plant to an area of the skin of the mammal proximate a pain site;
- releasably securing the portion to the area;
- and
- maintaining the portion on the area for a period of time.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.