Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the treatment take?
Apply each application for 24 hours.
Leave first treatment on for 24 hours and re-assess the injury. A second application can be left in place for up to 48 hours if required.
When treating an open wound, it is advisable to change the Decron Leg Wrap Poultice (or the bandage you are using) after 24 hours.
When the wrap or bandage is removed it is usual to see a sticky yellow substance on the wrap. This is tissue fluid and the remains of bacteria that have been killed by the body’s white blood cells and the essential oils of the Leg Wrap Poultice (or the bandage you are using) which is drawn to the surface of the wound.
If the condition does not appear to be responding after the application period, then veterinary advice must be obtained.
How does the Osmotic Gel work?
The Osmotic Gel provides a natural herbal remedy and essential oils in a glycerine base that provides an ideal aid to the management of lower limb problems and wounds.
The “Drawing’ agent: Glycerine is a powerful osmotic agent that ‘draws’ or pulls fluids. The removal of excess fluid relieves pressure within the tissues reducing pain and allowing fresh tissue fluid to move into the area, bringing the protective blood cells, oxygen and the nutrients necessary to resist infection and support natural healing.
The Natural Antiseptic and Anti-inflammatory Agents: The essential oils in the Decron herbal osmotic gel have a long history in herbal medicine of powerful antiseptic and healing properties:
Lavender Oil (lavandula augustifolia) has been shown to have strong antiseptic and anti-inflammatory actions with mild local anaesthetic actions and a positive effect on wound healing.
Melaleuca Oil (melaleuca alternifolia) has been shown to have bactericidal and fungicidal properties with mild anti-inflammatory actions. It is widely used used in the treatment of many human various skin disorders.
Arnica (arnica montana) has been shown to have an anti-arthritic action reducing pain and stiffness in inflamed joints. It has been traditionally used as a topical application in conditions such as strains and bruises. Arnica has a demonstrated anti-inflammatory action.
Does the manufacturer provide scientific references?
(1) The European Agency for the Evaluation of Medicinal Products, Veterinary Medicines Evalutation Unit (EMEA/Arl/633/99) July 1999. (2) Clin Microbiol Rev (2006) 19(1):50-62 Carson, Hammer and Riley: Melaleuca alternifolia (Tee Tree) oil: a review of antimicrobial and other medicinal properties. (3) British J Dermatology (2002) 147(6):1212-7 Koh, Pearce, Marshman, Finlay-Jones and Hart: Tea tree oil reduces histamine-induced skin inflammation.