BHI TRAUMEEL GEL
last updated: 10/30/05 brand: BHI by Heel Inc.
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Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in this product -- not the product itself -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.
Ingredients in this product are linked to: | |
 | Cancer |
| Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
| Violations, restrictions & warnings |
| Allergies/immunotoxicity |
| Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
Ingredients from packaging: CALENDULA OFFICINALIS; HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA; ARNICA MONTANA RADIX; ACONITUM NAPELLUS; BELLADONNA;; BELLIS PERENNIS; CHAMOMILLA; ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA; ECHINACEA PURPUREA; MILLEFOLIUM; HEPAR SULPHURIS CALCAREUM; MERCURIUS SOLUBILIS; SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE; HYPERICUM PERFORATUM; WATER; ETHANOL; CARBOPOL 980; SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Directions from packaging: For the temporary relief of symptoms, including mild to moderate pain, associated with inflammatory, exudative and degenerative processes due to acute trauma, repetitive or overuse injuries, or arthritic conditions.
user reviews & comments
| acupunctureworks | "I think your group should consult a homeopathic practitioner to better understand the use of mercury in Traumeel. In this small dose, it is safe and v ..." | Read more. | ||
| mochazirra |  | "I've said the same about the ointment: Homeopathic doses of mercury are completely different from non homeopathic doses. In fact, mercury poisoning ..." | Read more. | |
| anonymous 31714 | | "I don't think this website understands nor did any research on Homeopathic therapy. All of the ingredients are in minute doses and somewhat toxic, int ..." | Read more. |
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ingredients
| score | data gap | concerns | |
| MERCURY MERCURIUS SOLUBILIS | 10 | 49% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Violations, restrictions & warnings, Neurotoxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards, Biochemical or cellular level changes |
| ETHANOL | 5 | 72% | Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Occupational hazards |
| SODIUM HYDROXIDE | 3 | 77% | Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | 1 | 97% | none identified |
| SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) | 1 | 95% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| BELLADONNA | 1 | 89% | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
| ACONITUM NAPELLUS (EUROPEAN MONKSHOOD) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ARNICA MONTANA RADIX | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| BELLIS PERENNIS (DAISY) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CARBOPOL 980 | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (CONEFLOWER) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HEPAR SULPHURIS CALCAREUM | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW) | 0 | 100% | none identified |
| CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) | 0 | 99% | none identified |
| WATER | 0 | 0% | innocuous |
Cancer*
*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more in vitro tests non-mammalian cells show positive mutation results | HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | |
| One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Cancer - limited evidence | ETHANOL | |
| Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen | MERCURY |
Developmental/reproductive toxicity*
*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of reproductive toxicity | ETHANOL | |
| Possible human developmental toxicant | MERCURY |
Violations, restrictions & warnings*
*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Restricted in cosmetics (recommendations or requirements) - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Use is restricted in Canadian cosmetics | MERCURY, MERCURY, MERCURY | |
| Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics | MERCURY |
Neurotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| nervous system - weight of evidence unknown/unassessed/unreview: published lit review or major tox study | ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | |
| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | MERCURY |
Endocrine disruption*
*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show endocrine system disruption at high doses | ETHANOL | |
| Limited evidence of endocrine disruption | MERCURY |
Allergies/immunotoxicity*
*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Human skin toxicant - strong evidence | MERCURY |
Persistence and bioaccumulation*
*This table includes all possible persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlife and humans | MERCURY |
Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*
*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Limited evidence of gastrointestinal or liver toxicity | ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show metabolic effects at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, BELLADONNA | |
| Limited evidence of any toxicity | SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY) | |
| Known human respiratory toxicant | MERCURY |
Multiple, additive exposure sources*
*This table includes all possible multiple, additive exposure sources concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | SODIUM HYDROXIDE, ETHANOL, CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD) | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ETHANOL |
Ecotoxicology*
*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Wildlife and environmental toxicity | MERCURY |
Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*
*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses | ETHANOL | |
| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
Data gaps*
*This table includes all possible data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Insufficient data to determine safety | CALENDULA OFFICINALIS (POT MARIGOLD), MERCURY | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE (COMFREY), ACHILLEA MILLEFOLIUM (COMMON YARROW), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, MERCURY, HYPERICUM PERFORATUM (ST. JOHN'S WORT), HEPAR SULPHURIS CALCAREUM, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), ETHANOL, ECHINACEA PURPUREA (PURPLE CONEFLOWER), ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (CONEFLOWER), CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA), CARBOPOL 980, BELLIS PERENNIS (DAISY), BELLADONNA, ARNICA MONTANA RADIX, ACONITUM NAPELLUS (EUROPEAN MONKSHOOD) |
Occupational hazards*
*This table includes all possible occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to very low doses | MERCURY | |
| Allowed workplace exposures restricted to high doses | ETHANOL | |
| No workplace limits set | SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
Biochemical or cellular level changes*
*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.
| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show biochemical changes at high doses where the human health implications are not yet well understood | ETHANOL | |
| Cancer - moderate evidence - immune system | MERCURY |
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