The herbs used in the formulation of Tetda have been prescribed by Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioners for generations. These herbs possess many medicinal properties which have yet to be discovered by Western Medicine; modern medical research has only begun to elucidate some of the medicinal properties of TCM herbs. Recent research has shown that the herbs used in Tetda possess compounds which have the following properties:
1. They are anti-inflammatory; these compounds act to inhibit the migration of white blood cells thereby inhibiting local build-up of white blood cell metabolites which can produce pain and swelling of the affected area.
2. They have analgesic properties; these compounds act directly to reduce pain.
3. They promote clot dissolution; this helps in a faster resolution of the discoloration caused by bruising.
4. They increase local blood flow; this is important for (a) removal of any build-up of toxins (e.g. lactic acid) in the local area, relieving muscle stiffness and increasing mobility; and (b) for the removal of cellular debris thus promoting healing.
5. They also directly promote healing of the injury thus decreasing the amount of “rest time” required for full recovery from the injury.
The injured area is first warmed and Tetda is applied directly to the site of injury and rubbed in gently. Warming of the injured area increases the absorption of Tetda into the injury site. There it begins to work directly on the injury to promote healing. Common medical treatment of musculo-skeletal injuries involves resting of the injury combined with the use of ice packs and ingestion of anti-inflammatory drugs. Taking anti-inflammatory drugs has been known to cause gastro-intestinal upset. This does not happen with Tetda since it is only applied locally. Tetda can be a valuable adjunct to the normal treatment of musculo-skeletal injuries to help speed recovery.
