CLINICAL APPLICATIONS
Spasms and cramps:
Skeletal muscles in the extremities
Smooth muscles in the internal organs
Muscle tightness and stiffness due to repetitive movements
External injuries with muscle sprain and strain
 
WESTERN THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Muscle-relaxant effect to treat muscle spasms and cramps
Anti-inflammatory function to reduce inflammation and swelling
Analgesic effect to relieve pain
 
CHINESE THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS
Tonifies Liver yin and Liver blood
Relieves spasms and cramps
Tonifies the blood
Warms the meridians and unblocks stagnation
Invigorates blood circulation
 
DOSAGE
Take 3 to 4 capsules every four to six hours as needed for muscle spasms and cramps. The dosage may be increased up to 5 to 6 capsules every two to four hours if necessary. For maximum effectiveness, take Flex (SC) on an empty stomach with a tall glass of warm water.
 
INGREDIENTS
 
Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
Dang Gui Wei (Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Hua Jiao (Pericarpium Zanthoxyli)
Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle)
 
CAUTIONS & CONTRAINDICATIONS
This formula should not be taken long-term in patients who have hypertension, as prolonged use of Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle) may be associated with water retention.
This herbal formula contains herbs that invigorate blood circulation, such as Dang Gui Wei (Extremitas Radix Angelicae Sinensis). 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