PRP and Botanical Blends: A Powerful Healing Remedy
One of the biggest issues with treating skin conditions topically is the thick and protective outer layer of the skin. This layer is called the stratum corneum. This layer provides the immune function and barrier protection of the skin for the rest of the human body. Most topical cosmetic applications never get past this layer and typically only hydrate or dehydrate this layer.
Many chemicals have been developed to cross this layer in the pharmaceutical industry. There are a variety of drugs that use transdermal delivery. For example, one of the contributors to the opioid epidemic is the fentanyl patch.
This patch provides an all-day dosing of a highly addictive narcotic via a transdermal formulation. The patch works by harnessing a chemical that allows the fentanyl to cross the stratum corneum and pass into the blood stream to exert its effects.
Thankfully, it is possible to cross the stratum corneum layer with much less harsh substances and even natural phytochemicals. Terpenes are natural phytochemicals that have been shown to cross this layer effectively in numerous studies.
What are Terpenes?
Terpenes are compounds found in many essential oils of a variety of plants. These are compounds made of oxygen atoms, hydrogen and carbon only.
For thousands of years and even now, terpenes have been used in medicines, fragrances and flavorings. 1,8 cineole is a terpene substance found in essential oils that is a very strong penetration enhancer for medications and other substances.
Additionally, most essential oils also have flavonoids and terpenes that act in an antimicrobial manner. Another potent terpene for purposes of crossing the stratum corneum is D-limonene.
Terpenes are fully natural and safe for therapeutic use. When using certain terpenes in your natural therapies, such as CBD or other essential oils that are used in aromatherapy, be sure that you are sourcing them from a reputable manufacturer.
I developed Well Theory with this in mind. The entire line of Well Theory products are cGMP certified, made in an FDA-regulated facility, and are 3rd party lab-tested for your peace of mind.
A Better Way to Wellness:
Terpenes are natural, safe and found in many common plants. At Warner Orthopedics & Wellness, we harness their healing power by creating a soothing botanical blend and infusing it with PRP. PRP, or Platelet Rich Proteins, are tiny cell fragments that help to promote healing in injured areas of the body and relieve pain.
Harnessing Natural Medicine + Cutting-Edge Medical Therapy in a Topical Remedy
In Platelet Rich Plasma therapy, platelets are extracted from the patients’ blood, injected into the site of an injury and used to relieve damaged tendons or cartilage. The process is completed in less than an hour, and patients typically see results in six to twelve weeks. PRP therapy works because it uses one of the most essential parts of the body’s healing process in a high concentration to improve healing and make injuries recovery faster, better and safer.
We also blend this plasma into our Well Theory PRP cream to harness the soothing benefits of natural terpenes and combine them with the healing power of this therapy. This can renew your healing response in even old injuries and assist in naturally relieving pain, inflammation, and more – all in a convenient jar that you can take home with you and apply as needed.
By harnessing nature, we can provide a way to bring your own healing capacity of PRP to the collagen of the skin.
Our team of wellness experts work closely with you to develop a unique treatment plan to manage pain, improve motion and function, and help you find long-term relief – naturally. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!
