Arjuna’s Rhuleave-K demonstrates fast-action pain relief of acute musculoskeletal pain following exercise in new clinical study
Results of a new, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter study demonstrate Kochi-based Arjuna Natural’s Rhuleave-K, a proprietary blend of extracts of turmeric (Curcuma longa) and frankincense (Boswellia serrata), offers natural, rapid relief of acute musculoskeletal pain in multiple body parts following exercise.
The formula is bound by a black sesame oil base, which acts as an effective carrier and is known for its own wellness properties. The novel SPEEDTECH technology is applied to ensure rapid, uniform dispersal of the actives, resulting in a fast-action mechanism.
The new clinical study, published in the Journal of Applied Medical Sciences (March 2022) evaluated the effect of Rhuleave-K in 232 healthy individuals suffering from acute musculoskeletal pain of the head and neck, upper and lower limbs, trunk, and general body following exercise.
The study, led by Meghan Murthy, PhD, and colleagues was conducted in India across six different regional sites. Participants were given 1,000mg of Rhuleave-K in two softgels, or a placebo.
While the placebo group experienced no significant decrease in any of the five location categories of pain, the Rhuleave-K group reported fast pain recovery.
The analgesic and anti-inflammatory action of turmeric is attributed to the active curcuminoid compounds, although the exact mechanism is unknown. It is believed that curcuminoids can inhibit the multisensory receptors involved in pain mediation as well as put the brakes on inflammatory pathways, mainly COX2. Previous experimental models have documented the dose dependent pain-relieving activity for acetyl ketoboswellic acid (AKBA), the active component of boswellia.