Biofreeze

Biofreeze is the brand name for a topical pain relieving gel manufactured by Performance Health, Inc. of Export, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. and distributed in the United Kingdom by G.R. Lane Health Products Ltd. [cite news| url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-30800185_ITM|title=Products & Marketing: Spray away pain with Biofreeze.|date=12 MAY 2007|work=Chemist & Druggist|publisher= |accessdate=2008-09-13] [cite news| url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-20765703_ITM| title=Cold comfort from Biofreeze. |date=20 MAR 2004|work=Chemist & Druggist|accessdate=2008-09-13] [cite news|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-15324984_ITM|title=Hygenic Announces Acquisition of Performance Health, Inc., Manufacturer of Biofreeze(R) Products.|date=22 May 2006|work=The Hygenic Corporation press release distributed via Business Wire|accessdate=2008-09-13]

Biofreeze is a product used for relieving pain in sports injuries, arthritis, sore muscles and joints, sprains and backache. It works using cryotherapy, a process which cools the area and relieves pain by reducing blood flow to the area and reducing the ability of the nerves to conduct pain stimuli.

Biofreeze contains Ilex, which is a herb extracted from a South American holly shrub. Ilex is traditionally used by Paraguayan Indians and is added to the product to help the gel to penetrate the affected areas.

Biofreeze is sold in three formats: tube, spray and roll-on.

References

External links

* [http://www.biofreezesport.com Biofreeze ] U.S. site
* [http://www.biofreezesport.co.uk/biofreeze/ Biofreeze ] U.K. site