Capsule stiffness

Slides Of reflecting telescopes, aeroplanes, space capsules, bicycles (to illustrate applications of stiff but light materials). 

Upon arising, joint stiffness typically lasts less than 30 minutes and resolves with motion. Joint enlargement is related to bony proliferation or to thickening ofthe synovium and joint capsule. The presence of a warm, red, and tender joint may suggest an inflammatory synovitis. 

Many of the folk-medicinal uses of the New Zealand tea tree oils are related to both species, e.g., the leaves of Manuka and Kanuka were used as vapor baths for colds an infusion was very astringent and various uses were found for concoctions including urinary complaints and as a febrifuge. Kanuka was applied to scalds and bums, used to stop coughing, and as a sedative it was also used against dysentery. The decoction of boiled leaves and bark was used to treat stiff backs, etc. Seed capsules were boiled to yield a decoction to apply externally to treat inflammation or to drink for diarrhea the capsules or leaves were also chewed for dysentery. The water from boiled bark was used for treating inflamed breasts and also to treat mouth, throat, and eye problems. 

In topical formulations, hydrogenated castor oil is used to provide stiffness to creams and emulsions. In oral formulations, hydrogenated castor oil is used to prepare sustained-release tablet and capsule preparations " the hydrogenated castor oil may be used as a coat or to form a solid matrix. 

Paraffin is mainly used in topical pharmaceutical formulations as a component of creams and ointments. In ointments, it may be used to increase the melting point of a formulation or to add stiffness. Paraffin is additionally used as a coating agent for capsules and tablets, and is used in some food applications. Paraffin coatings can also be used to affect the release of drug from ion-exchange resin beads. 

Ayurvedic medicine also uses herbal compounds both internally and externally for symptom relief. Topical curcumin may relieve the inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. When taken in capsule form, it can reduce morning stiffness and boost endurance. A combination of Withania somnifera, Boswellia serrata, and Cucurma tonga also caused a significant drop in pain and disability for study participants with osteoarthritis. 

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