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Cobra Venom Holds Key to Pain Relief

A pain reliever made from the venom of a cobra? Believe it! Cobroxin  is the newest over-the-counter pain reliever to hit the market. Manufacturers claim it is the only over-the-counter medication to treat moderate to severe pain. Cobroxin is available as a topical gel or an oral spray. According to the manufacturer, cobra venom has been used in ancient China for the treatment of arthritis and cancer. It has also been used in India as a liver-stimulant and even as an aphrodisiac. It is still used today in China for the relief of pain.

 
Studies of cobra venom began in the U.S. in the early 1900s. In 1936, one of the earliest studies showed that cobra venom was superior to morphine for pain relief when injected. Physicians began using cobra venom when pain relief could not be achieved with other pain medications and when patients became addicted to other pain medications. Today, studies continue to investigate cobra venom’s role in pain control and even as a potential tool for treating addiction.


Both the topical gel and the oral spray contain diluted cobra venom that is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States (HPUS). Cobroxin is available for purchase online however, the manufacture states that it will soon be available in retail stores.  

 

 Author: Christi Larson, Pharm. D.

 

Dr. Larson is a pharmacist, author of Empowered Medicine; A Guide for Consumers and creator of Empowered Medicine. You can read more about her by visiting www.EmpoweredMedicine.com and clicking on the 'About Us' tab.  EmpoweredMedicine.com is committed to providing evidence-based medical information from a pharmacist's point of view.