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Are there herbs added to a hot bath that are good for a muscle strain?
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Not Really: There is no benefit for muscle strain by bathing in herbal products, since nothing penetrates the epidermis to the muscles.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Unsure: These home remedies may have some effect but have not been validated by high quality scientific cmparison studies.
Answered 11/12/2012
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Yes: But the main pronciple for your treatement is the moist heat. If there's no improvement in the bnext week seek attention at your local er.
Answered 1/22/2013
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