This 200-Year-Old Natural European Remedy Reduced My Joint and Muscle Pain (After 8 Other Creams Failed)
Margaret Wallace
This 200-Year-Old Natural European Remedy Reduced My Joint and Muscle Pain (After 8 Other Creams Failed)
Margaret Wallace
SUMMARY
There's a yellow flower European doctors have prescribed for joint pain since the 1700s. My chiropractor gave it to me and I tried it. Now, for the first time in three years, I get dressed in the morning without my joints fighting me.
Hi, my name is Margaret. I'm 66 years old.
Three years ago I stopped picking up my granddaughter when she ran to see me at my front door. My back wouldn't let me bend down.
By the time a chiropractor told me about the solution I'm about to share with you, I'd already tried everything else.
For example, if you've had chronic pain for any length of time, you probably have a drawer like mine:
A drugstore cold-tingle cream. Strong start. Cold for twenty minutes. Then nothing.
A cooling gel a friend had given me. Same story.
An old tube of warming rub I couldn't stand the smell of anymore.
A pharmacy-brand jar I'd bought on sale. Felt almost nothing.
A prescription topical cream my doctor gave me. That one worked — but then I read about what it can do to your liver and kidneys with long-term daily use. I set it back in my drawer.
Two or three other drugstore brands.
Three years. Eight or nine creams. Hundreds of dollars.
And none of them worked.
I started telling myself this was just my life now. I was sixty-six. Maybe I was just supposed to be in pain.
"Three years. Eight or nine creams. Hundreds of dollars. None of them worked."
But then an appointment with a chiropractor changed everything.
"This is what I use myself."
At my first chiropractic appointment I told the doc no creams had ever worked — the pain always came back after 20-30 minutes.
He wasn't surprised.
"There's a reason for that," he said. "Most of those creams aren't actually treating anything. They're just masking the pain by distracting your nervous system. Your nerves pay attention to the cold instead of the pain, until the cold fades."
I asked what he'd recommend. He reached into his desk drawer and pulled out a blue tube.
"This cream contains a flower extract called arnica," he said. "European doctors have used it for two hundred years. I use it on myself and it really helps."
Handing me the tube he said, "Here, try it for a week and see what happens."
What I learned about arnica
After that appointment I spent a few hours reading everything I could find about arnica. And what I found surprised me.
Arnica montana is a yellow daisy-like flower native to the mountains of Europe. It's been documented in European herbal medicine since the 1500s. Turns out European physicians have been using it clinically for two hundred years to help ease joint pain, swelling, and bruising.
The flower contains compounds called helenalin and dihydrohelenalin, believed to reduce inflammation in muscles and joints.
Today, European health regulators officially recognize the Arnica montana flower as a traditional herbal medicinal product for the relief of bruises, sprains, and localized muscle pain.
Arnica is still widely used in European chiropractic, sports medicine, and physical therapy. It's not new. It's not exotic. It's just that many American doctors have never heard of it.
Once I'd read enough to know this ingredient was the real deal, I had one obvious question:
If it's been used for two hundred years, and if it's so effective, why isn't it in every pain cream on the shelf?
Why most American pain creams don’t contain arnica
There are three reasons:
1.
Cost. Real Arnica montana flower oil is expensive. Menthol is cheap.
2.
Formulation. Arnica is harder to keep stable in a cream. Most makers stick with the simpler ingredients.
3.
Consumer expectations. Americans expect a strong tingle from a "pain cream." But arnica doesn't tingle — it works on the inflammation underneath. A menthol-only cream feels stronger even when it's only masking pain with surface-level sensations.
One more thing that frustrated me:
Of the few products labeled "arnica" you'll find on American drugstore shelves, almost all are homeopathic — meaning the arnica is diluted to the point where there's almost none of the active ingredient in the bottle.
The form European doctors actually use is closer to a 1% concentration of Arnica montana flower oil, which is the proper concentration. Homeopathic gels aren't even close.
Once I understood this, I went back and looked at everything in my drawer.
This is why nothing in my drawer had worked
Everything I'd been using was in one of two categories:
Counterirritants — menthol, camphor, methyl salicylate.
By themselves, they don't do anything about inflammation. They give your nerves a different sensation — cold or warmth — that distracts you from the actual pain. That's why the cold-tingle creams felt great for twenty minutes and then quit. That's all they can do.
NSAIDs — the prescription tube.
These actually fight inflammation. But they're real prescription drugs, with the same risks for your liver and kidneys as the pills when you take them daily.
So that's what I'd been doing for three years. Masking pain for half an hour at a time, or using a drug I didn't want to keep taking long-term. Nothing I'd been using was designed to do what arnica does.
"Nothing I'd been using was designed to do what arnica does."
What my chiropractor gave me
The product my chiropractor gave me is called Pain Be Gone PRO+.
Here's what's in it:
1% Arnica montana flower oil — the real European-grade amount, not the watered-down homeopathic version. This is what reaches the inflammation underneath the pain.
9.6% menthol — more than double the concentration found in one of the leading drugstore brands. The cooling hits within seconds. No more rubbing, waiting, hoping it kicks in.
Six supporting plant oils — peppermint for circulation, eucalyptus for muscle relaxation, rosemary for blood flow, plus camphor, scotch pine, and wintergreen for warmth and soothing.
And I love that the award-winning formula is 99.2% natural. Its base is just water and glycerine, not petroleum. No parabens. No synthetic dyes. No artificial fragrance.
The Arnica + Menthol + Essential Oils combination is what makes it work.
The menthol gives you the immediate surface-level cooling sensation you expect from a pain cream while the arnica works on the inflammation underneath. The supporting oils handle circulation and warmth.
This means you get fast cooling AND something actually working on the inflammation.
What changed for me after a week
The first time I used it I felt the cooling within seconds. That's the menthol — a real sensation, but the kind any drugstore cream gives you.
The part I didn't expect showed up over the next week.
The relief stayed longer than any cream I'd ever used. By the third or fourth day, things had started to change:
My hands were looser when I got out of bed.
I could bend over to put on my socks without holding onto the bedframe.
Going down the stairs in the morning didn't hurt the way it used to.
After a Saturday in the garden, my knees recovered overnight instead of taking three days.
Last Sunday I knelt in the garden for the first time in two years — and got back up without help.
I slept through the night for the first time in months.
I'm not completely pain-free, and I wouldn't expect to be. But I can do things I haven't been able to do in three years. The pain doesn't run my day anymore. That's the difference.
And the best part of all?
Two weekends ago my granddaughter ran to me at the door and I picked her up. Twice.
"Two weekends ago my granddaughter ran to me at the door and I picked her up. Twice."
I'm one of many happy customers
When I was doing my research on Pain Be Gone PRO+ I found lots of testimonials from happy customers. Here are a few of my favorites:
"I have instant relief from muscle pain within seconds of applying the Pain Be Gone! This works better that a majority of products that I have tried, and it is comparable to an ointment that I was getting from my Acupuncturist — only that bottle was tiny and much more expensive."
— Maria A. ★★★★★
"I bought a tube of this from a chiropractor's office. Experiencing so much back pain and tried 'everything,' I thought I would give Pain Be Gone a try. Like a magic trick — the pain was gone! Seriously!"
— Brenda ★★★★★
"My lower back went out over the winter holidays, and this was the ONLY product that gave me relief. I have used it for many pains (knees, shoulders, hands) and swear by it!"
— Tracy Anderson ★★★★★
"I have used prescription, I have used other natural remedies, nothing works as well and is priced right as the Pain Be Gone."
— Shirley S. ★★★★★
"My husband has tried them all. He absolutely swears by this. Highly recommend!"
— Kelly B. ★★★★★
"After 3 spinal surgeries, this product helps beyond words. LOVE IT!!!!"
— Daryl D. ★★★★★
I've sent four tubes to friends since I started using it. They've all ordered their own.
"I've sent four tubes to friends since I started using it. They've all ordered their own."
How to order Pain Be Gone PRO+
If you've made it this far, it's probably because you want to experience the same blessed relief I have.
You want to finally be rid of that drawer of failed creams. You just want something that actually works. Something that truly soothes the pain.
Thankfully the brand behind Pain Be Gone PRO+ makes it easy to try: You can order online and they give you a full 90-day money-back guarantee. Use Pain Be Gone PRO+ on whatever area hurts most – hands, shoulders, back — and feel immediate soothing relief.
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Considering one bottle is just $14, that means you get two bottles for just $21.
And if you have chronic pain, two bottles makes sense — one for the bedroom, and one for the kitchen, car, or golf bag. Finding something that works and running out is the worst feeling there is.
If you use it regularly, two tubes should last a few months.
I wrote this article to share with others the one thing that finally helped soothe my pain. So if you're in pain, I sincerely hope you'll try it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I'm not an expert on this product, so I'm including a few helpful FAQs from the Pain Be Gone’s website:
What is this product and how does it work?
It's a plant-based muscle rub combining Arnica Montana, menthol, peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary, camphor bark, pine, lemon peel, and wintergreen oils. It delivers a dual cooling and warming (icy-hot) sensation to soothe sore, achy muscles and support circulation.
What types of pain or discomfort is it intended for?
It's designed to relieve muscle and joint pain from sprains, strains, or bruising. It's also commonly used for tension and soreness in the neck, shoulders, back, legs, and feet.
How do I apply it and how often?
Massage a small amount into affected areas such as chest, neck, temples, calves, or thighs. Use up to 3–4 times per day as needed.
How long before I feel relief, and how long does it last?
Many users report feeling relief within minutes thanks to the cooling-then-warming action. Effects may last from under an hour to several hours, depending on severity of discomfort.
Is it safe for sensitive skin or fragrance-sensitive users?
The product is unscented in terms of added fragrances — relying solely on natural essential oils. There are no parabens, sulfates, or artificial fragrances, though the plant oils do have a natural scent. Some users may find the warming effect strong, particularly on sensitive skin.
What are the ingredients?
Medicinal Ingredients: Oil of Arnica (Arnica montana — Flower) 1%. Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Essential Oil, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Essential Oil, Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark Essential Oil, Scotch Pine Essential Oil, Water, Glycerine, Menthol, Sodium Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Limon Peel Essential Oil, Wintergreen Oil.
Is this the same as the homeopathic arnica gel I've seen in drugstores?
No. Most drugstore arnica gels are homeopathic — meaning the arnica is so diluted there's almost none in the formula. Pain Be Gone PRO+ uses 1% Arnica montana flower oil, which is the form European doctors and chiropractors actually use topically.
Can I use this if I'm on prescription medication?
The product is for external use only as a topical analgesic. As with any topical product, consult your healthcare provider before use if you're managing a medical condition or taking medication. Don't apply to broken or irritated skin.
Is it safe to use every day?
Most users apply 2–4 times per day as needed, on different areas. The 99.2% natural formula doesn't carry the long-term concerns of pharmaceutical pain medications.
How do I use Pain Be Gone PRO+?
Apply a small amount to the affected area and gently massage until absorbed. Use as needed.
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