Traumeel Cream 50g

Traumeel cream is a topical homeopathic preparation made by Heel (Biologische Heilmittel Heel), containing a blend of botanical actives in homeopathic dilutions - including arnica, calendula, witch hazel and echinacea. The 50g tube is applied to intact skin and is used as a complementary aid alongside conventional care for muscle and joint discomfort, bruising, sprains and strains.

Why choose Traumeel cream - and what it is

Be clear about the category first, because it changes what you should expect. Traumeel cream is a homeopathic preparation, not a pharmacological anti-inflammatory - the botanical actives are present in homeopathic dilutions rather than at drug-level concentrations. People choose it as a complementary option, typically alongside rest, ice, compression and elevation rather than instead of them. If you want a topical with a conventional active, that is a different product and worth asking a pharmacist about.

What it does offer practically is a massage medium for daily use on intact skin. It is non-prescription, topical only, and it is applied gently to the area - which means the act of using it delivers light massage to a sore muscle or a stiff joint. For many people that routine, applied consistently after training or a long day, is the reason it stays in the cupboard.

Heel has made Traumeel since the 1930s and the arnica-and-calendula combination is the traditional European approach to knocks, bruising and post-exercise soreness. The 50g tube is the everyday size - large enough for a course of daily use on a shoulder, knee or calf without being the bulk tube.

Key features

• Topical homeopathic preparation - botanical actives in homeopathic dilutions
• Arnica montana, calendula, witch hazel and echinacea
• Made by Heel (Biologische Heilmittel Heel)
• 50g tube - the everyday size
• Non-prescription, topical use only
• Applied to intact skin - suits daily massage application
• Used as a complementary aid alongside conventional care

Specifications

Common uses

It is picked up most often by people who have taken a knock and want a botanical topical to massage in - weekend sport, gym soreness, a bruised shin, a stiff shoulder after a long drive. It sits naturally in a sports bag next to the things that do the mechanical work: a reusable hot and cold pack for the ice half of RICE, and an heavy duty crepe bandage for compression and support. Browse the full range of hot and cold packs and instant ice.