Flex (NP) is formulated to treat nerve pain by activating blood circulation and eliminating blood stagnation.
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
* Neuropathy: peripheral neuropathy, polyneuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, drug-induced neuropathy
* Neuralgia: trigeminal neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia
* Peripheral vascular disease
* General pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, and muscle wasting, especially in the extremities
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
* Analgesic function to relieve pain
* Anti-inflammatory function to reduce swelling and inflammation
* Circulatory effect to improve peripheral blood circulation to facilitate healing and recovery
* Treats causes of peripheral neuropathy, such as trauma, infection, and accumulation of drugs and toxic chemicals
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
* Invigorates blood circulation
* Relieves pain
* Opens channels and collaterals
DOSAGE
Take 3 to 4 capsules three times daily on an empty stomach, with warm water. Dosage may be increased to 6 to 8 capsules three times daily, if necessary.
INGREDIENTS
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
Chuan Mu Xiang (Radix Vladimiriae)
Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae)
Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei)
Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae)
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Dang Gui Wei (Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Er Cha (Catechu)
Fu Ling (Poria)
Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)
Hong Hua (Flos Carthami)
Huang Jin Gui (Caulis Vanieriae)
Liu Zhi Huang (Herba Solidaginis)
Lu Lu Tong (Fructus Liquidambaris)
Mo Gu Xiao (Caulis Hyptis Capitatae)
Mo Yao (Myrrha)
Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Moutan)
Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii)
Qin Jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae)
Ru Xiang (Gummi Olibanum)
Sheng Ma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae)
Tao Ren (Semen Persicae)
Xue Jie (Sanguis Draconis)
Yan Hu Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis)
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
* This formula is contraindicated during pregnancy and nursing.
* This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation. Therefore, patients who are on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapies, such as Coumadin (warfarin), should use this formula with caution, or not at all, as there may be a higher risk of bleeding and bruising.
