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The efficacy of wheatgrass in the management of bone and joint disorders is due to its powerful anti-inflammatory effect. It can significantly help reduce pain, swelling and inflammation, and check subcutaneous and cutaneous bleeding quickly, thereby enhancing the natural healing process. This applies particularly to the healing of fractures where swelling settles very quickly, subcutaneous bleeding ceases and healing of the fracture itself appears to be quicker than normal. Pain can also be markedly reduced. Even applying wheatgrass to the skin at each end of overlying plaster or splints can achieve similar results.
In osteoarthritis, patients frequently report warmth in and around the joint a short while after application. Usually this is followed by increased mobility of the joint i.e. within 10 to 20 minutes. This can be quite dramatic. (See Case History)
As with any “natural” product, it pays to persist with chronic conditions for at least three months before ceasing treatment.
Fractures
If closed fracture, apply immediately to suspected fracture site before splinting. Apply around the wound if skin broken. If plaster already applied, smear WG over skin at both ends of plaster 3 times a day. Can produce marked reduction in swelling, bruising & pain & hasten healing
Case History
Gout, acute & acute on chronic
Apply every 3 or 4 hours. Maintain hyperuricemic therapy. Can facilitate anti-inflammatory effect of hyperuricemics & shorten attack. Continue daily application to assist prevention of further attacks.
Osteoarthritis
Apply small amount of WG near joint margin. Local warmth often experienced within first 10 minutes or so. Frequently increased joint movement during same period. Continue daily usage. Appears to have direct softening effect on collagen/soft tissues.
Case History
Pre-tibial injuries
Apply to open wound & over swollen area & cover with light non-stick dressing. Repeat daily. Marked swelling reduction can occur with rapid healing in otherwise difficult area.
Temporo-mandibulitis
Apply to tender area 2 or 3 times a day. I have used wheatgrass effectively in numerous patients with resolution of pain usually within a week. I have had no treatment failures. Considering the difficulties experienced in treating this condition, I believe this is an important breakthrough in treatment.
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