Bromelain

Overview

Bromelain is a mixture of protein digesting or proteolytic enzymes found in pineapples (Ananas comosus). ^{[1, 2, 3, 4]} Bromelain; (sulfur-containing proteolytic digestive enzyme) is extracted from the stem and fruit of the pineapple plant of family Bromeliaceae. ^{[3, 4]} Pineapple has been used for centuries in Central and South America to reduce indigestion and swelling. Bromelain, first isolated from pineapple plant in the late 1800s. It is an approved ingredient by German Commission E as a valuable after swelling following surgery. ^[1] Bromelain is at present the 13th most widely used herb in Germany. ^[2]

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History

Bromelain was introduced as a beneficial agent since 1957 and from that time numerous scientific researches are conducted and show its benefits on health. ^{[2, 4]} In 1993, the expert panel, “The German Commission E” approved valuable effects of bromelain after swelling/inflammation of the nose and sinuses caused by injuries and surgery. ^[3]

Good Healing Effects after Surgical Procedures

Bromelain is helpful after surgical procedure because it may reduce swelling and discomfort after surgery and any physical injury. ^{[1, 2, 4, 10]}

Supportive after Sports Injuries

Use of bromelain is also effective in discomfort associated with over activity of bones and joints and also after minor damage to muscle often related to sports injury. ^{[1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9]}

Favors Bones and Joint Health

Bromelain is also useful during soreness and swelling associated with of bones and joints. ^{[1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 11]}

Beneficial during Respiratory Tract Problem

Bromelain may have valuable effects during swelling and inflammation of nose sinuses and other respiratory tract organ. ^[5]

Provides Ease in Menstrual Discomfort

Bromelain also gives its favorable effects during painful menstruation. ^{[2, 4]}

Helpful for Long Standing Problems

Use of Bromelain also shows its beneficial effect during long standing problems. ^{[2, 4]}

Useful for Soreness of veins

It may be useful in soreness associated with vein as well as edema. ^{[2, 4, 8]}

Effective in Healing Wounds and Burns

Bromelain may also give its beneficial effects when applied topically to lessen swelling from insect bites or stings. ^[1] It is also being used for healing after burns. ^[2]

References

1. http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/bromelain-000289.htm
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bromelain
3. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-bromelain.html
4. Michael T. Murray, N.D. (1995) The Healing Power Of Herbs. (Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition) Page No. 60, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66 and 67. New York: Gramercy Books.
5. Marcia Zimmerman, CN & Jayson Kroner, CSN. (2006). 7-Syndrome Healing. Page No. 175. Chico, California: Nutrition Solution Publications.
6. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proteases_(medical_and_related_uses)
7. Phyllis A. Balch, CNC & James F. Balch, M.D. (2000). Prescription for Nutritional Healing. (3rd edition) Page No. 643. Penguin Putnam INC. New York: Avery.
8. James A. Duke (1997). The Green Pharmacy. Page No. 51, 57, 97, 98, 108, 124, 225, 346, 392, 457 and 413. Pennsylvania: Rodale Press Emmaus.
9. Remington. (1975). Remington’s Pharmaceutical Sciences. (15th edition). Page No. 974. Easton, Pennsylvania: Mack Publishing Company.
10. Jason Theodosakis, M.D., M.S., M.P.H., Brenda Adderly, M.H.A., & Barry Fox, Ph.D. (1998) Maximizing The Arthritis Cure. (1st edition) Page No. 186. New York: St. Martin’s Press.
11. http://www.faqs.org/health/topics/5/Rheumatoid-arthritis.html

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