Boiron’s Arnicare debuts Arthritis Cream

Arnicare, from Boiron, is debuting a brand new pain reliever product—Arthritis Cream.

The topical medicine contains harpagophytum, otherwise known as devil’s claw, and is designed to temporarily relieve minor joint pain, muscle pain, and stiffness due to arthritis.

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“As a health-driven company, we have always prioritized innovation in our over-the-counter offerings,” said Ron Gentry, vice president of marketing at Boiron USA. “We are excited to bring Arnicare Arthritis Cream to the market as an affordable and alternative pain relief option for the millions of Americans living with arthritis. Harpagophytum has demonstrated its versatility and utility in the joint supplement space, and our homeopathic medicine now brings this ingredient to the OTC world.”

Powered by plant-based ingredients including Arnica montana, which is a mountain daisy, the product is quick-absorbing and can be applied to the hands, hips, knees, feet and lower back, the company said.

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Made without camphor, menthol and other counterirritants, Arnicare Arthritis is available in a 2.5-oz. tube that retails for $17.99.