Himalaya Rumalaya Gel

Name: Himalaya Rumalaya Gel
Brand: Himalaya
SKU: 4751015929508
Price: 3.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Himalaya

£3.99

Himalaya Rumalaya Gel — 50 grams per tube, applied to the skin rather than swallowed.

What it is

A multi-herb topical gel rather than a single active
Check the label for the exact herbs and amounts in this one

How to use

For external use only. Apply to the skin and massage in, following the directions on the pack. Avoid broken skin and the eye area.

Good to know

For external use — not to be swallowed

For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

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Categories : Amino Acids & Recovery Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Himalaya, Joint Supplements, Joint Supplements, Muscle & Joint Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements, Workout Recovery Supplements

SKU: 4751015929508

At a glance

Limited

evidence for warming joint and muscle rubs

Our honest take

A small, inexpensive Ayurvedic herbal rub gel from Himalaya. We could not confirm the full ingredient list for the UK tube, so check the label for warming or cooling agents such as wintergreen oil (methyl salicylate) or menthol. Rubs of this kind have limited, low-quality evidence behind them, and we make no claims that it relieves pain or helps any condition; a pharmacist can advise on licensed options.

You like a herbal rub to massage in after activity
You take warfarin or another blood thinner, or are allergic to aspirin: check the label for methyl salicylate (wintergreen) first
You have broken or sensitive skin
You want pain relief: ask a pharmacist about a licensed medicine instead

The science

Warming joint and muscle rubs· evidence: Limited

Joint and muscle creams and gels sold as cosmetics usually rely on ingredients that create a warming or cooling feeling on the skin, such as methyl salicylate (oil of wintergreen), capsaicin (from chilli), menthol or camphor, often with added herbal extracts or glucosamine.

A Cochrane review of salicylate rubs found limited and low-quality evidence, mostly from older, small studies. Added glucosamine or herbal extracts in a cream have very little research behind them. Creams sold as cosmetics cannot claim to relieve pain, and we make no such claims; if you need pain relief, a pharmacist can advise on licensed products.

Typical dose: Apply a thin layer to unbroken skin as directed, usually up to 3–4 times a day

Safety: For external use only. Methyl salicylate is related to aspirin: avoid if you are allergic to aspirin, and speak to your pharmacist first if you take warfarin or another blood thinner. Do not use on broken or irritated skin, near the eyes, with heat pads or under tight bandages. Wash your hands after use. Not for children unless the label says so.

Research we looked at:
Derry S, Matthews PRL, Wiffen PJ, Moore RA (2014). Salicylate-containing rubefacients for acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev (11):CD007403.

Ingredients & nutrition

Size: 50 g tube.

We could not confirm the full ingredient list for this pack. Please read the label for ingredients and warnings before use. For external use only.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Massage a small amount gently into unbroken skin as directed on the pack. For external use only. Avoid the eyes and broken skin, and wash your hands after use. Stop if irritation occurs.

If you have ongoing joint pain, stiffness or swelling, see your GP or a pharmacist.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.