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, infarction and accumulation of drugs and toxic chemicals 
	
Chinese Therapeutic Actions 
	
	
Invigorates blood circulation
	
	
	
Relieves Pain
	
	
	
Opens channels and collaterals 
	
Cations and Contraindications
	
	
Contraindicated during pregnancy 
	
	
	
Contraindicated if taking blood thinners